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‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ No. 1 $109M WW, ‘Insidious’ Franchise Rises To $800M WW – Global Box Office - Deadline

‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ No. 1 $109M WW, ‘Insidious’ Franchise Rises To $800M WW – Global Box Office Deadline Box Office: 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' $39M, 'Insidious 6' $25M+ Opening Deadline ‘Spider-Man’ tops box office in fourth weekend; ‘The Odyssey’ becomes Nolan’s highes

Lanterns Episode 3 Has A Frustrating Problem We've Seen In Too Many Franchises

Lanterns Episode 3 embraces a frustrating, overused trope that we've seen too many times in too many other franchises by now.

What Coyote Vs. Acme's Box Office Means For The Future Of The Looney Tunes Franchise

Coyote Vs. Acme was rescued from cancellation and is finally in theaters, but what do the box office numbers mean for the future of Looney Tunes?

Ridley Scott Says ‘Alien: Romulus’ Was Only “OK” & Franchise “Needs Some Help”: He’s “Gone Back In”

Ridley Scott has never been one to mince words, but at 88 years young, the English filmmaking legend certainly doesn’t seem particularly concerned with holding his tongue.

Ridley Scott Says ‘Prometheus’ Revived Franchise After ‘Alien Resurrection’ “Killed It”: “I Did The Best One By Far”

British director Ridley Scott is going on the promotional rounds for his latest flick, “ The Dog Stars ,” and he’s been talking up his return to the “ Alien ” franchise, wrapping up his David Saga with a third feature film that has a script in the works (may or may not be titled

Ridley Scott Regrets Losing ‘Blade Runner’ Franchise: “When You’re Not The Author Of The Actual Written Word, You Don’t Have A Piece”

At 88, Ridley Scott is still busier than filmmakers half his age, but there are clearly a few decisions from his long career that continue to bother him.

Square Enix’s SaGa Franchise Is The Latest Set Of Games Being Used By Japan For Tourism

It's part of the changing face of Japanese tourism

Xbox CEO Says Making Halo Popular Again Is A Priority, But Franchise Co-Creator Questions If It’s Possible

The Halo franchise remains synonymous with the Xbox brand, but many might agree that it has seen better days.

Barunson E&A Boards ‘Satan’s Slaves: Origin’; Franchise Prequel Billed As Joko Anwar’s Most Ambitious Production

Barunson E&A, the Korean studio behind Bong Joon Ho’s Oscar-winning Parasite, has boarded worldwide sales on Satan’s Slaves: Origin, the latest addition to the blockbuster horror franchise directed by Indonesian filmmaker Joko Anwar.

Gears of War: E-Day devs want to be known for "all the things that made Gears resonate in the first place," without "looking outside at other franchises"

After more than a decade steering the blood-soaked franchise, Gears of War: E-Day developer The Coalition wants to be recognized creatively for all of the things that made Gears become the cover shooter poster child two generations ago: really tight action, hefty weapons, and bei

Kо̄ki Inо̄ Replaces Ayumu Murase as Kanon Himeno in The Idolm@ster Side M Franchise

Voice actor chosen through audition

Ridley Scott Says Alien: Romulus 'Was OK,' So He's Returning to the Franchise Because It 'Needs Some Help'

Director Ridley Scott said Alien: Romulus "was OK," so he's returning to the Alien franchise because it "needs some help."

‘Paranormal Activity’ Broadway Review: Stage Adaptation Of Film Franchise Is A Frightfully Good Time

There are plenty of laughs in Paranormal Activity, a play that just might be Broadway’s scariest horror story ever, but they’re not the lighthearted jolly chuckles of, say, Titanique or the gut-bucket guffaws of Oh, Mary!

Tom Cruise's 10/10 Action Movie That Saved a Struggling Franchise Is Officially Free on Streaming

The Mission Impossible movie that saved the franchise is free to stream on Tubi

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 4's Most Exciting Episode Is A First For The Franchise

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 4 features an episode trying something new that may or may not have been inspired by The Pitt.

‘Real Housewives’ Franchise Rings In 20th Anniversary With Huge Audience Boost For Latest ‘Ultimate Girls Trip’

EXCLUSIVE: The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Roaring 20th is off to a, well, roaring start on Bravo.

European franchise a question for NFL - Belichick

Six-time Super Bowl winning head coach Bill Belichick says the possibility of a European franchise is a question for the NFL.

McDonald’s franchisee shares why Spicy McNuggets may never be a permanent item

A McDonald’s Franchisee has revealed why Spicy McNuggets may never be a regular item, despite requests for it to happen.

Metro 2039 devs say the ongoing war in Ukraine has changed how they write morality: 'The franchise's very nature is getting too close to reality'

The Metro series has its roots in war-scarred post-apocalyptia, as such, it grapples with a lot of themes: The indescribable cost of nuclear war, the grim, complicated grey at the heart of humanity, and the cost of human life in a world no longer built to support it. Which, to th

Star Trek: Voyager's Showrunner Thought The Show Failed In Being The Franchise's X-Files

Showrunner Brannon Braga felt that Star Trek: Voyager needed to be darker and weirder (like The X-Files) to fully do justice by its premise.

The Witcher Announces Exciting New Crossover With Major Game Franchise

CD Projekt Red announces a crossover event with Diablo and the launch of The Witcher 3 on Battle.net as part of collab with Blizzard.

The Next One Piece Movie Is Breaking A Major Franchise Tradition

One Piece Film: God Valley, a new movie scheduled for release in 2027, is going to do something the One Piece films have never done before.

What Insidious: Out Of The Further's Box Office Means For The Future Of The Franchise

Insidious: Out of the Further is the sixth film in the long-running horror saga. Here's what its opening weekend box office numbers mean for the franchise.

‘Star Wars: Starfighter’ Writer Jonathan Tropper Says It’s A “Simpler Movie” Free Of Franchise Mythology

If there’s been one recurring promise surrounding “Star Wars: Starfighter,” it’s that Shawn Levy and Ryan Gosling are trying to give audiences something genuinely new in a galaxy increasingly weighed down by decades of interconnected mythology. Levy has previously described the m

‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ No. 1 $109M WW, ‘Insidious’ Franchise Rises To $800M WW – Global Box Office

The spoils in the U.S. are also the spoils abroad with the global box office in overdrive, much like the United States. Sony/Marvel Studio’s Spider-Man: Brand New Day continues to hulk out with a fourth global weekend of $109M (-43% from last weekend, ahead of the $85M that was f

Out Of The Further Proves One Thing About The Insidious Franchise

While Insidious: Out of the Further is the sixth movie in the Insidious franchise, it's also proof of the horror property's potential longevity.

‘National Treasure 3’ Is ‘Happening,’ Says Franchise Director Jon Turteltaub

“National Treasure” director Jon Turteltaub says a third film is happening. “I have not said anything before this, but you deserve to have the scoop,” Turteltaub said at a live taping of the “National Treasure Hunt” podcast (via The Philadelphia Inquirer). He added that the audie

David vs Bunnings: Mitre 10 franchisee wins crucial legal costs case

‘Paranormal Activity’ Review: Spooky Franchise Gets a Hair-Raising Stage Experience

Taking the spirit of the “Paranormal Activity” films and turning it into a scare-‘em stage experience could have been a terrifying trip for its creators, too. After all, horror isn’t exactly a Broadway staple and producers have mostly given up that particular ghost. But the franc

Uma Musume Franchise Announces New Umayuru Full Gate! Short Anime

New short anime streams in September

Gilead’s HIV Business is Surging, but is the Company Too Dependent on One Franchise?

‘National Treasure 3’ In Works, Franchise Director Reveals: “It’s Finally Real”

More than 20 years after stealing the Declaration of Independence, National Treasure 3 is in the works. On Friday, National Treasure (2004) director Jon Turteltaub revealed that a third installment in the Nicolas Cage adventure franchise is in the works with a script that Disney

‘Rocky’ Is the Story of an Underdog, Created by an Underdog, That Has Spawned Box-Office Champions for Half a Century

Sylvester Stallone was a struggling actor when he was inspired by a real boxing match to write the film that became a legend. This year, the origin story of the franchise turns 50.

Cooper Flagg edges out Kon Knueppel to claim 2025-26 NBA Rookie of the Year

Cooper Flagg capped a historic rookie season by narrowly edging Kon Knueppel for NBA Rookie of the Year, solidifying his status as Dallas' next franchise cornerstone. Leer

Caleb Wilson, a fresh Bulls front office and renewed optimism in Chicago

It has been an offseason of change in Chicago. Now, No. 4 pick Caleb Wilson and a new Bulls front office have turned the tide for a franchise lost in the middle.

Joko Anwar’s ‘Satan’s Slaves: Origin’ Boarded by Barunson E&A for International Sales

Joko Anwar’s “Satan’s Slaves: Origin” (original title: “Pengabdi Setan 3: Origin”), the next chapter in the filmmaker’s blockbuster horror franchise, has been boarded for worldwide sales by Barunson E&A, the Korean studio behind Bong Joon Ho’s Oscar-winning “Parasite.” The compan

Norman Reedus Joins Apple TV’s ‘Disavowed’

Norman Reedus (The Walking Dead franchise) is the latest to join the series regular cast of Apple TV’s Disavowed, the upcoming action-packed thriller created by Art Marcum and Matt Holloway (Iron Man, Uncharted).

Here's every announcement from Pokémon World Championships

The 2026 Pokémon World Championships wrapped up in San Francisco this weekend, marking the franchise's 30th anniversary alongside the inaugural PokémonXP fan event. Read more

Resident Evil fans have adopted a Love & Deepspace character as the son of Leon S. Kennedy and one of his potential spouses

In an intersection of my particular interests that I most certainly didn't have on my 2026 bingo card, fans of the Resident Evil franchise – and in particular its recently-released ninth main entry, Resident Evil Requiem – have suddenly become obsessed with a very different favou

Pokémon: Wild Card Anime Film Announced for 2027

CloverWorks animates 1st new anime film in franchise in 6+ years

Resident Evil Could Have Its Biggest Opening Weekend Ever With Its New Movie

Weapons director Zach Cregger's Resident Evil movie hits theaters on September 17, and analysts predict it will set a record for the franchise.

New Pokémon Movie Announced After 7 years, and It Will Be the First of Its Kind

The new Pokémon movie, titled Pokémon, Wild Card, will mark a significant departure from the franchise's traditions.

Long Before Toy Story, It-Narratives Imagined the Inner Lives of Objects

It’s nighttime in the playroom and the toys have gathered for a conference. For modern audiences, this scene likely evokes the imaginative world of Toy Story, the long-running film franchise about the secret lives of children’s toys, which launched to

Star Trek's 5 Most Spectacular Holodeck Malfunctions, Ranked

Holodeck episodes are some of the best in the entire Star Trek franchise. Here are five cases when the tech malfunctioned something fierce.

Star Wars: Galactic Racer is a "sports movie" story set after Return of the Jedi because it mirrors the real-life post-WW2 motorsports boom

All the best Star Wars stories – whether in movies, games, or books – all have one thing in common: they all draw from sources and inspirations beyond the franchise itself.

Zach Cregger's Resident Evil on Track to Have Biggest Opening Weekend of Any RE Movie in History

Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil movie is on track to have the most profitable opening weekend out of any film adaptation of Capcom’s flagship horror franchise.

Stuart Fails To Save The Universe? More like Big Bang continues to fail Raj

The franchise's only prominent character of color can't even have the last laugh in an alternate universe.

Why do people get so weird about Grand Theft Auto?

Reveals and leaks over the last week have made it clear that nothing drives gamers crazier than Rockstar's best-selling franchise.

Christenson, WS winner with '80 Phillies, dies

Larry Christenson, a pitcher on the Phillies' 1980 World Series-winning team who spent his entire career with the franchise, died at the age of 72 while on a fishing trip with family and friends.

WNBA Power Rankings: Dream climb four spots, Fever drop three

Golden State got its first win over Minnesota in franchise history as it moves closer to hosting playoff games.

Peter Cullen's 5 Best Movie & TV Shows, Ranked

The late Peter Cullen left his mark in TV and film history as the booming voice of Optimus Prime, but his career spanned much more than one franchise.

5 Huge Pop Culture Characters You Didn't Know Had a Daily Newspaper Comic Strip

Franchises like Star Wars, The Simpsons, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Rugrats, and the Muppets all used to have newspaper comic strips

Ridley Scott Teases ‘Alien: Covenant’ Sequel With Michael Fassbender That Explores “F*cking Chaos” Of AI: “Off The Rails”

After nearly a decade, Ridley Scott is returning to the Alien franchise with a contemporary take.

Lombard ties dubious Yanks mark with latest error

Three weeks into his career, Yankees shortstop George Lombard Jr. set a dubious franchise mark by committing an error for the sixth straight game in Thursday night's 5-1 loss to the Houston Astros.

Total War: Warhammer 40k Could Be A Big Moment For The Series

Total War: Warhammer 40k is launching the franchise to new heights, uprooting its grounded tactics and sending into space and science fiction. If the full game is as good as this preview, it may be a big moment for the franchise.

Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy's Game Director and Star on Why Sophia Is So Special and Why This Prequel Let the Team 'Get Some Fresh Air' | gamescom 2026

Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy has just been released on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, and we had the chance at gamescom to speak to David Dedeine, co-founder of Asobo and game director, and Anna Demetriou, Sophia's voice actor, about this big moment for the franchise.

GTA 6 NPCs Will Notice If You’re Carrying A Weapon In Public

In Rockstar Games' Grand Theft Auto franchise, players have been able to walk the streets while armed to the teeth without attracting attention from the non-player characters populating the world.

Hellraiser: Revival Goes Out Of Its Way To Ensure You’re Uncomfortable

Hellraiser: Revival drops players into the world of Clive Barker's cult horror franchise, as developer Saber Interactive aims to bring a faithful Hellraiser experience that doesn't hold back on making you uncomfortable.

André “3000” Benjamin & Cathy Moriarty Join ‘Scooby-Doo: Origins’ Netflix Series Cast

EXCLUSIVE: André “3000” Benjamin (High Life; Jimi: All Is By My Side) is returning to the Scooby-Doo franchise with a recurring role on Netflix’s upcoming series Scooby-Doo: Origins, which is currently filming in Atlanta.

‘Star Trek’ 60th Anniversary Events Include Original Series & Films Screenings, Vulcan Salute World Record Attempt (EXCLUSIVE)

“Star Trek” fans are going to have no shortage of ways to celebrate the iconic sci-fi franchise’s 60th anniversary.

Peters' HR in 5th straight ties White Sox mark

Tristan Peters homered in a fifth straight game for the White Sox on Wednesday night, tying a franchise record and matching the MLB rookie mark.

Toy Story 5 Is Coming to Disney+ Next Month

Toy Story 5, which is now the highest-grossing movie in the franchise, is officially coming to Disney+ on September 23.

Peter Cullen, The Voice Behind Transformers’ Optimus Prime, Has Died

Actor Peter Cullen, best known as the booming voice of Optimus Prime in the Transformers franchise, has died at the age of 85.

Peter Cullen Dies: Voice Of Optimus Prime In ‘Transformers’ Was 85

Peter Cullen, the Canadian voice actor who voiced Optimus Prime in the original 1980s Transformers animated series, later reprised the role in the film and TV franchises, voiced Eeyore in the Winnie the Pooh franchise and was the announcer for the Smothers Brothers TV show, among

Silent Hill Producer Says Konami Wants to Release a New Game in the Series Every Year

Silent Hill producer Motoi Okamoto says that Konami is gunning for annual releases of new games in its flagship horror franchise.

Warlock Preview: The New D&D Action-RPG Is Not Afraid To Ditch Tradition

The Dungeons & Dragons franchise continues to expand into video games with Warlock, the upcoming open world action-RPG from Invoke Studios.

Capcom Continues to Make The Old Feel New Again

Capcom's recent trend of reviving and revitalizing older franchises is on a roll.

NFL champions Seattle Seahawks sold to Khosla Group for record $9.6 billion

The price tag is an NFL record for a franchise sale and the second-highest valuation in North American sports history.

Ridley Scott Is Developing an Alien: Covenant Sequel With Michael Fassbender

Ridley Scott has confirmed he isn't done with the Alien franchise as he's developing a sequel to Alien: Covenant.

Konami wants Silent Hill to have "an annual release of new games," and it's already working on "many" unannounced projects

The Silent Hill franchise is fully awake after years spent frozen in at the back of the fridge, and Konami tells GamesRadar+ its psychological horror series is only going to get healthier.

Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 Is Out This October With A Very Special Guest

Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 is one of the most highly anticipated games in the entire Warhammer franchise, and we'll be able to play it very soon.

Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy review – An Uncharted twist on the horror genre

Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy completely turns the franchise’s original style on its head, acting more like Uncharted than its predecessors.

After ‘Insidious 6’ Was Pulled, Star Lin Shaye Said ‘F— This’ and Wrote a Letter Pleading With Sony to Save It (EXCLUSIVE)

There might not be an “Insidious: Out of the Further” without franchise star Lin Shaye. The sixth installment of the hit horror franchise was in the works, but after a behind-the-scenes change, the movie was pulled from Sony’s release slate. “Fuck this,” Shaye thought after learn

Cubs set club record with 30th unanswered run

The Cubs set a franchise record Tuesday by scoring their 30th unanswered run over three games, breaking the previous record of 29 over a three-game stretch in 1969.

‘Survivor 51’: Meet the 21 Castaways on Game-Changing New Season

The Sept. 23 premiere kicks off 'Survivor's' "Open Era" — where no twist, advantage or game mechanic is off limits for the hit CBS reality franchise.

Detective Conan: The Private Eyes' Requiem Manga Ends in September

Manga adaptation of franchise's 10th film launched on February 24

James Gunn Gives DCU Update Amid Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger & Debunks Batman’s ‘The Brave & The Bold’ Report

James Gunn is clearing up several reports about DC Studios projects amid the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger. The merger of the two media companies is at a standstill, but that doesn’t mean that development of superhero franchises at DC is on hold. Answering a fan query on Threads

A Legendary Star Wars Vending Machine Is At The Center Of A Major Conspiracy

More than 27 years ago, Star Wars: Episode 1 - The Phantom Menace released in theaters, ushering in a new wave of fandom for one of the most important media franchises of all time. Since the film's release, one relic has been a constant: the Pepsi vending machine on Mt. Washingto

How Warlock: Dungeons & Dragons Is Expanding D&D’s Darkest Corner With New Monsters And Magic

The Dungeons & Dragons franchise has continued to evolve over the decades, and in the upcoming Warlock from Invoke Studios, players will get the opportunity to explore a darker corner of that popular tabletop fantasy IP. Following its gameplay reveal during Gamescom Opening Night

Rupert Grint to Join Broadway Cast of ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’

Grint will play the adult version of Ron Weasley, a role which he originated in the film franchise.