Blumhouse’s New Horror Movie Obsession Earns 14 Times Its Budget During Its Box Office Debut

Curry Barker, known for the online comedy duo “that’s a bad idea” and his breakout 2024 horror short Milk & Serial (made for just $800), makes his feature film directorial debut with the new horror movie Obsession. The film, produced with support from Blumhouse Productions, centers on a young man (Michael Johnston) whose wish for his crush (Inde Navarrette) to reciprocate his feelings comes true – with unexpected consequences. Obsession has been a hit with both critics and audiences, earning a 94% rating on both Rotten Tomatoes’ Tomatometer and Popcornmeter.

Michael Jackson Biopic Moonwalks Back To No. 1 At The Box Office, Surging Past Two Newer Hits

Despite receiving poor reviews – a 39% rating on Rotten Tomatoes – and criticism for portraying Michael Jackson in a largely positive light without addressing serious abuse allegations, the biopic has been a huge commercial success. It’s only the second musical biopic ever to earn over $600 million worldwide (after 2018’s Bohemian Rhapsody) and is on track to potentially become the first to reach $1 billion.

DC Officially Unveils Superman’s New Suit For The Man Of Steel’s 2026 Return

James Gunn is working to build a strong connection between audiences and David Corenswet as Superman. He wants viewers to understand that Superman will be a consistent and important figure in the DC Universe’s first chapter. We’ve already seen a brief, silent appearance in 2024’s Creature Commandos, and he’ll be the star of the 2025 Superman movie. He’ll also appear in 2026’s Supergirl and will co-lead another film, Man of Tomorrow, in 2027.

Jon Favreau Wants The New Star Wars Movie To Unite Every Generation Of Fans

After a seven-year break following the end of the Skywalker Saga with The Rise of Skywalker, new Star Wars movies are being made again. Din Djarin (The Mandalorian) and Grogu, who starred in The Mandalorian and The Book of Boba Fett TV series, are now heading to the big screen. Creator Jon Favreau hopes this movie will unite fans of the entire Star Wars universe.

Stephen King’s Chapelwaite Is Becoming a Modern Classic

Originally created by Jason and Peter Filardi, the horror series Chapelwaite faced significant delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic. When it finally premiered on Epix in 2021, it didn’t attract a large audience. While viewers enjoyed it – giving it an 80% rating on Rotten Tomatoes – critics were less impressed, with a score of only 56% based on 18 reviews. Now, nearly five years later, Chapelwaite is gaining popularity on MGM+ after moving from Epix. This success is similar to what happened with Mr. Mercedes, which found a larger audience when it switched from the Audience Network to Paramount+; both shows allowed viewers to discover or revisit hidden gems they couldn’t easily access before.

37 Years Later, HBO’s Near-Perfect 7-Part Horror Is Still One Of TV’s Greatest Anthologies

It’s hard for new anthology series to gain recognition because of the high standard set by classics like The Twilight Zone. But beyond that, today’s viewers are drawn to shows with complex, ongoing storylines and detailed worlds, like Netflix’s One Piece and The Witcher. This makes it challenging for shows that feature different characters each episode or season. However, series like The White Lotus and Fargo have proven that the anthology format can still succeed.

The 10 Greatest Sci-Fi Movie Climaxes, Ranked

A movie’s ending is often what viewers remember most. A strong start can be ruined by a weak finale, leaving audiences disappointed. Here are ten science fiction movie endings that truly deliver, representing the very best climaxes the genre has to offer.

10 Superhero Movie Sidekicks Who Stole The Show

Superheroes like Spider-Man, Iron Man, Superman, and Batman are incredibly popular, and it’s hard to imagine anyone replacing them. But surprisingly, even these iconic heroes have sometimes been overshadowed by the characters around them – their friends and allies have stolen the show on occasion.

10 Iconic Sketch Comedies That Changed the Game

Though sketch comedy originated in live theater, most people know it through television. Almost as soon as TV was invented, shows featuring short, funny skits began to appear, with The Milton Berle Show in 1948 widely considered the first of its kind. Since then, countless sketch comedy shows have aired, and many have had a lasting impact, continuing to inspire comedians and actors today to pack as much humor as possible into just a few minutes.