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"Gladiator" earns $55.5 million while "Wicked" takes in $114 million in its domestic opening.

"Gladiator" earns $55.5 million while "Wicked" takes in $114 million in its domestic opening.

"Gladiator II" team-up is projected to have a $200 million opening weekend, with "Wicked" bringing in $19 million in previews.

"Gladiator II" team-up is projected to have a $200 million opening weekend, with "Wicked" bringing in $19 million in previews.

Disney introduces its newest cruise ship, Treasure, as part of a strategy to double its fleet by 2031.

Disney introduces its newest cruise ship, Treasure, as part of a strategy to double its fleet by 2031.

AMC's box office success depends on managing its debt.

AMC's box office success depends on managing its debt.

Despite not yet completing its major expansions, Disney is already generating substantial profits from its theme parks.

Despite not yet completing its major expansions, Disney is already generating substantial profits from its theme parks.

Mattel removes thousands of "Wicked" dolls from stores due to packaging containing an adult website link.

Mattel removes thousands of "Wicked" dolls from stores due to packaging containing an adult website link.

Wicked" dominates retail before its theatrical premiere: Paints the town pink and green

Wicked" dominates retail before its theatrical premiere: Paints the town pink and green

Disney's Parks: Transitioning from Halloween to Holidays

Disney's Parks: Transitioning from Halloween to Holidays

The importance of premium screens is highlighted in the Thanksgiving box office showdown.

The importance of premium screens is highlighted in the Thanksgiving box office showdown.

This year's latest box office disappointment is "Joker: Folie a Deux." Additionally, other films have also failed to meet expectations.

This year's latest box office disappointment is "Joker: Folie a Deux." Additionally, other films have also failed to meet expectations.

May 2025 marks the launch of Universal's Epic Universe theme park.

May 2025 marks the launch of Universal's Epic Universe theme park.

What to anticipate for Netflix's earnings, which will be released after the market closes.

What to anticipate for Netflix's earnings, which will be released after the market closes.

Disneyland increases ticket prices for peak days.

Disneyland increases ticket prices for peak days.

"Joker: Folie a Deux" earns $40 million in domestic debut, below expectations.

"Joker: Folie a Deux" earns $40 million in domestic debut, below expectations.

Over half of the top studios' 2025 films are based on existing intellectual property.

Over half of the top studios' 2025 films are based on existing intellectual property.

Disney to abandon Slack after July data breach.

Disney to abandon Slack after July data breach.

An independent animation studio called Titmouse is Hollywood's secret weapon.

An independent animation studio called Titmouse is Hollywood's secret weapon.

The popularity of women's sports is increasing as both fans and brands become more involved.

The popularity of women's sports is increasing as both fans and brands become more involved.

The summer box office rebounded due to the success of "Inside Out 2" and "Deadpool & Wolverine."

The summer box office rebounded due to the success of "Inside Out 2" and "Deadpool & Wolverine."

Hollywood studio lot tours: An in-depth examination of the business operations

Hollywood studio lot tours: An in-depth examination of the business operations

In the first half of 2024, Lego's revenue increased by 13%, thanks to the success of Lego Fortnite and a variety of brick sets.

In the first half of 2024, Lego's revenue increased by 13%, thanks to the success of Lego Fortnite and a variety of brick sets.

The highest-grossing R-rated film of all time is now Disney's 'Deadpool & Wolverine'.

The highest-grossing R-rated film of all time is now Disney's 'Deadpool & Wolverine'.

The global box office has surpassed $1 billion with "Deadpool & Wolverine."

The global box office has surpassed $1 billion with "Deadpool & Wolverine."

Disney's parks panel at the 2024 D23 Expo revealed everything we learned about villains and Indiana Jones.

Disney's parks panel at the 2024 D23 Expo revealed everything we learned about villains and Indiana Jones.

Disney aims to achieve a box office resurgence through sequels, prequels, and enchantment.

Disney aims to achieve a box office resurgence through sequels, prequels, and enchantment.

This year, three Disney films may surpass the $1 billion mark at the box office, following a period of sluggish performance.

This year, three Disney films may surpass the $1 billion mark at the box office, following a period of sluggish performance.

Disney's Marvel may have found direction with its big box office and familiar faces.

Disney's Marvel may have found direction with its big box office and familiar faces.

The highest R-rated debut ever was achieved by Deadpool and Wolverine, with a $205 million domestic opening.

The highest R-rated debut ever was achieved by Deadpool and Wolverine, with a $205 million domestic opening.

Thursday previews bring in $38.5 million for 'Deadpool & Wolverine,' setting a record for opening weekend.

Thursday previews bring in $38.5 million for 'Deadpool & Wolverine,' setting a record for opening weekend.

An R-rated film featuring Deadpool and Wolverine is predicted to have the highest opening.

An R-rated film featuring Deadpool and Wolverine is predicted to have the highest opening.

''Frozen II' has been surpassed by 'Inside Out 2' as the highest-grossing animated movie of all time.'

''Frozen II' has been surpassed by 'Inside Out 2' as the highest-grossing animated movie of all time.'

AMC anticipates second-quarter earnings to be weak, with both revenue and profit declining.

AMC anticipates second-quarter earnings to be weak, with both revenue and profit declining.

Paramount-Skydance merger may lead to excessive consolidation in Hollywood theaters, causing concern among theater owners.

Paramount-Skydance merger may lead to excessive consolidation in Hollywood theaters, causing concern among theater owners.

''Barbie' since 2015, 'Inside Out 2' reaches $1 billion at the global box office.'

''Barbie' since 2015, 'Inside Out 2' reaches $1 billion at the global box office.'

The company behind classic films at local theaters, Fathom, is experiencing significant growth in moviegoing.

The company behind classic films at local theaters, Fathom, is experiencing significant growth in moviegoing.

The first billion-dollar movie of 2024 could be Disney's 'Inside Out 2'.

The first billion-dollar movie of 2024 could be Disney's 'Inside Out 2'.

The box office could be revitalized by family films featuring 'Inside Out 2' as the lead.

The box office could be revitalized by family films featuring 'Inside Out 2' as the lead.

The second-highest animation opening ever was achieved by 'Inside Out 2' with a $155 million domestic debut.

The second-highest animation opening ever was achieved by 'Inside Out 2' with a $155 million domestic debut.

The release of 'Inside Out 2' in theaters could potentially achieve a 100-day run, but this feat is becoming increasingly uncommon.

The release of 'Inside Out 2' in theaters could potentially achieve a 100-day run, but this feat is becoming increasingly uncommon.

A theater chain is being acquired by Sony Pictures, marking the first time in 75 years that a studio has owned a movie theater.

A theater chain is being acquired by Sony Pictures, marking the first time in 75 years that a studio has owned a movie theater.

Disney's $60 billion theme park investment includes Tiana's Bayou Adventure.

Disney's $60 billion theme park investment includes Tiana's Bayou Adventure.