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Project Hail Mary Ignites US Box Office With $80M Opening as Event Cinema Makes a Strong Return
The US domestic box office found its first true blockbuster moment in weeks as Project Hail Mary exploded to a stellar $80.6 million debut, delivering the biggest opening of 2026 and marking a defining theatrical win for Amazon MGM. The sci-fi epic not only outperformed projections but also set a new benchmark for the studio, surpassing the $58 million launch of Creed III to become Amazon MGM’s highest opening ever.
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65mm Negative, Again The Enduring Power of Large Format
Large-format cinematography was once discussed as a format. Today, it feels closer to a philosophy — a discipline, a way of respecting the image. And over the past year, that...
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Dhurandhar 2 Redefines Global Opening for Indian Cinema Despite Missing Gulf Markets
The global box office has witnessed a defining moment for Indian cinema as Dhurandhar: The Revenge delivers what industry observers are calling the biggest opening ever for an Indian film worldwide. Powered by a massive domestic surge and a strong...

































