New data show TikTok engagement as a key indicator of long-term box office success

New data shows opening weekend matters less as TikTok buzz drives long-term box office. Studios and theaters are leaning into the trend as the industry rebounds from pandemic losses, strikes and streaming pressure.

'Bhooth Bangla' earns over Rs 60 cr worldwide in just two days

Akshay Kumar and Wamiqa Gabbi's horror-comedy 'Bhooth Bangla' has made a strong debut, grossing Rs 42 crore in India and Rs 60.50 crore worldwide within its first two days. Directed by Priyadarshan, the film marks a reunion for the director and Akshay Kumar after 15 years.

By TOI ENTERTAINMENT DESK

Box Office: ‘Lee Cronin’s The Mummy’ Scares Up $5.2 Million on Opening Day; ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ Still in First With $7.4 Million

Friday brought a slew of newcomers to the domestic box office, including Magnolia Pictures’ “Normal” and “Lee Cronin’s The Mummy” from Warner Bros. and Atomic Monster. However, neither of them could usurp Universal’s “Super Mario Galaxy Movie,” which is looking to lead the box office for the third weekend in a row. “Lee Cronin’s The […]

By Jack Dunn

Box Office: ‘Lee Cronin’s The Mummy’ Can’t Scare Off ‘Super Mario’ Sequel, ‘Hail Mary’

Cronin's horror-laced reimagining of Universal's blockbuster franchise is opening to an estimated $12.5 million for a third-place finish. Anne Hathaway's 'Mother Mary' launches at the specialty box office.

By Pamela McClintock

Bob Odenkirk's New Action Movie Earns His Worst Box Office Debut In 19 Years

The new action movie starring Nobody's Bob Odenkirk earns the two-time Emmy winner his worst wide release domestic debut in nearly two decades.

By Brennan Klein