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Wicked: For Good breaks box office records with $226 million global debut
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Universal's 'Wicked: For Good' soared to $150 million domestically and $76 million internationally for a $226 million global opening weekend, setting multiple records for Broadway adaptations. The film, directed by Jon M. Chu and starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, outperformed its predecessor in key markets and earned an 'A' CinemaScore. This success provides a much-needed boost to a struggling box office ahead of the holiday season.
Universal Pictures has announced a March 17, 2028, release date for the next Fast and Furious installment, titled Fast Forever. The film continues the high-octane franchise led by Vin Diesel, following the cliffhanger ending of 2023's Fast X. Diesel shared the news on Instagram, reflecting on the series' enduring legacy.
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Phil Dunster, star of 'Ted Lasso,' has been cast as Eret in Universal Pictures' live-action adaptation of 'How to Train Your Dragon 2.' The sequel, directed by Dean DeBlois, reunites several actors from the original animated film and is scheduled for release on June 11, 2027.
Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz are set to reprise their roles in a fourth installment of The Mummy franchise. Directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, known as Radio Silence, will helm the project for Universal Pictures. The announcement marks a return to the original 1999 reboot that launched Fraser as an action star.
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Legendary composer John Williams is reuniting with director Steven Spielberg for their 30th collaboration, scoring the upcoming UFO event movie set for release in June 2026. The confirmation came from Juilliard School President Damian Woetzel during a recent event honoring Williams. At 93, Williams continues to defy retirement rumors with this secretive Universal Pictures project.