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Hindustan Times
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Disney's Moana 2 joins $1 billion club: Top 10 films to reach this box office milestone
Disney's Moana 2 has officially crossed the $1 billion mark in global box office earnings and joined the elite club of nearly 60 films that have achieved this rare milestone, as reported by Deadline. With voices of Dwayne Johnson aka The Rock and Auli'i Cravalho, the sequel now stands proudly alongside 2024's other animated juggernaut, Inside Out 2, and Marvel's Deadpool & Wolverine, starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman. Moana 2 has surpassed $1 billion in global box office earnings, joining an elite group of films. (@Disney/X) The milestone cemented Moana 2 as one of the year's most commercially successful films and strengthened Disney's domination in the animated and family film market. It also joined an elite roster of franchises and sequels, including Frozen II, The Lion King (2019), and Toy Story 4. As per the Deadline report, other recent billion-dollar successes include Barbie (2023), which propelled Greta Gerwig into history as the second woman director to break global and US Box Office records. The first one to do so was Jennifer Lee, co-director of Frozen II. Also read: What to watch on streaming? 10 new shows to catch on Netflix, Prime Video, Apple TV+ this weekend Top 10 films to reach the $1 billion club The list of billion-dollar movies includes cinematic powerhouses like Avatar, Avengers: Endgame, and Titanic, all directed by James Cameron. He is the only filmmaker with three projects in the $2 billion+ club. Here's a glimpse at the top 10 highest-grossing films of all time: 1 Avatar (2009) – $2.92 billion The James Cameron-directed directorial is a ground-breaking sci-fi film which explores the lush alien world of Pandora. The Zoe Saldana and Sam Worthington-starrer became the highest-grossing film of all time upon its release. 2 Avengers: Endgame (2019) – $2.79 billion The epic conclusion of the Marvel Cinematic Universe's Infinity Saga, the Anthony and Joe Russo-directed directorial sees the remaining Avengers team up to reverse the catastrophic events of 'Infinity War'. The film features an ensemble cast including Robert Downey Jr, Scarlett Johansson, and Chris Evans. 3 Avatar: The Way of Water (2022) – $2.32 billion Sequel to the 2009 film, the James Cameron film continues the story of Jake and Neytiri as they explore the oceans of Pandora. The 2022 release features a voice cast that includes Sigourney Weaver and Zoe Saldana. 4 Titanic (1997) – $2.26 billion The iconic romantic drama directed by James Cameron follows the tragic love story of Jack and Rose, who were onboard the ill-fated RMS Titanic. The Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet-starrer won numerous awards and is a cultural touchstone. 5 Ne Zha 2 (2025, estimated) – $2.1 billion The sequel to the animated hit Ne Zha, the film continues the adventures of the titular character. Directed by Yang Yu, it features the voices of Joseph and Mo Han. 6 Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015) – $2.07 billion This film is a brand-new installment in the iconic Star Wars franchise. The film introduces new characters while still honoring the past characters and setting a new tone for future films. Directed by JJ Abrams, it stars an ensemble cast featuring Daisy Ridley and Harrison Ford. 7 Avengers: Infinity War (2018) – $2.05 billion The penultimate film in the Marvel saga, Infinity War, sees the Avengers team up with new superheroes to battle Thanos. It is directed by Anthony Russo and Joe Russo and includes Chadwick Boseman and Scarlett Johansson, among others. 8 Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021) – $1.92 billion This film has Spider-Man (Peter Parker) acting out of character and now dealing with the consequences of his identity being revealed, ultimately creating a multiverse disaster of epic proportions. Directed by Jon Watts, the film has Zendaya and Tom Holland reprising their roles, as well as familiar faces from Peter's previous Spider-Man films. 9 Inside Out 2 (2024) – $1.69 billion Sequel to Pixar's classic, this film follows Riley's emotional growth as she deals with the ups and downs of her teenage years. Directed by Kelsey Mann and Meg LeFauve, the film also features the voices of Amy Poehler and Maya Hawke. 10 Jurassic World (2015) – $1.67 billion In the reboot of the Jurassic Park saga, humans have brought dinosaurs back to life, and this time in a fully operational theme park, which leads to a survival adventure. Directed by Colin Trevorrow, the film stars Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard. With Moana 2 making waves at the box office, 2025 continues to be a standout year for sequels and franchise films, a trend likely to continue as more tentpole titles approach release. FAQs Q: What is the No. 1 grossing movie of all time? A: Avatar (2009), directed by James Cameron, remains the top-grossing film of all time with over $2.92 billion in global earnings. Q: Has any movie made $2 billion? A: Yes, five films have crossed the $2 billion mark: Avatar, Avengers: Endgame, Avatar: The Way of Water, Titanic, and Ne Zha 2 (estimated). Q: Which movie grossed over $1 billion worldwide in just 5 days? A: Avengers: Endgame holds the record for the fastest to reach $1 billion, accomplishing it in just 5 days. Q: How many R-rated movies have made $1 billion? A: As of 2025, only a handful of R-rated films have grossed over $1 billion, including Joker (2019) and Deadpool & Wolverine (2024).
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
How big will ‘How to Train Your Dragon' be? Opening weekend for live-action remake could hit $80M
Universal's How to Train Your Dragon, a live-action remake of the 2010 animated film based on Cressida Cowell's 2003 novel, takes flight in theaters this weekend. Directed by Dean DeBlois, the film is poised to ignite the 2025 box office, with a projected blockbuster debut of $80 million. The action-fantasy film is soaring to an impressive start, raking in over $11 million during early previews, according to Deadline. These figures are comparable to Frozen II's preview gross in 2019, which ultimately launched with a $130 million opening weekend. How to Train Your Dragon is bolstered by a stellar 99 percent audience score on Rotten Tomatoes and a "certified fresh" rating from critics, currently sitting at 77 percent. More from GoldDerby 'Agatha All Along' star Ali Ahn: Getting Patti LuPone's approval while singing was 'like I had died and gone to heaven' Inside 'The Daily Show': The team behind the satirical news series on politics, puppies, punchlines - and staying sane Ripped from the headlines: How the showrunners of 'Monsters,' 'Apple Cider Vinegar' and 'Good American Family' mined truth for drama The How to Train Your Dragon animated trilogy, which grossed a combined $1.6 billion worldwide and earned four Oscar nominations, set a high bar for success. The live-action remake, however, is poised to soar even higher at the box office. The strongest opening of the original trilogy came from How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World in 2019, which earned $55 million in its first weekend. Also debuting this weekend is Celine Song's Materialists from A24, the highly anticipated follow-up to her Oscar-nominated feature debut, Past Lives. Meanwhile, Mike Flanagan's The Life of Chuck, a potential awards contender and winner of the People's Choice Award at last September's Toronto International Film Festival, expands to wide release courtesy of Neon. Gold Derby readers predict that How to Train Your Dragon will win the June 13-15 weekend with between $75 million and $100 million domestically. Lilo & Stitch is the runner-up selection of our oddsmakers. NEW RELEASES Director: Dean Deblois Distributor: Universal Pictures As an ancient threat endangers both Vikings and dragons alike on the isle of Berk, the friendship between Hiccup, an inventive Viking, and Toothless, a Night Fury dragon, becomes the key to both species forging a new future together. The live-action remake, starring Mason Thames, Nico Parker, and Gerard Butler, has a running time of two hours, five minutes, and is rated PG. How to Train Your Dragon is certified "fresh" with a 77 percent score per the aggregated critic reviews at Rotten Tomatoes; "mixed" reviews compiled by Metacritic resulted in an overall score of 60 percent. Director: Celine Song Distributor: A24 A young, ambitious New York City matchmaker finds herself torn between the perfect match and her imperfect ex. The romantic comedy, starring Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans, and Pedro Pascal, has a running time of one hour, 56 minutes, and is rated R. Materialists is certified "fresh" with a 87 percent score per the aggregated critic reviews at Rotten Tomatoes; "generally favorable" reviews compiled by Metacritic resulted in an overall score of 70 percent. BOX-OFFICE PREDICTIONS How to Train Your Dragon will keep the box-office fires burning with an $80 million opening weekend, with more optimistic projections suggesting it could reach the $100 million mark. Holding steady in second place is Disney's Lilo & Stitch, which will add another $14 million to its $348 million domestic total (and $807 million worldwide), cementing its status as the year's second-biggest release behind Warner Bros.' A Minecraft Movie. The Materialists is expected to debut in third place with a strong $13 million opening. Completing the top five are Lionsgate's Ballerina, which is expected to earn $12 million, and Paramount's Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning, pulling in $9 million. Here are Gold Derby's predictions box-office rankings for the top five: 1. How to Train Your Dragon 2. Lilo & Stitch 3. Materialists 4. Ballerina 5. Misson: Impossible — The Final Reckoning Do you agree or disagree with those rankings? Make your predictions right now — it's fun and easy! Join the box-office discussion in our forums. Best of GoldDerby Stephen King movies: 14 greatest films ranked worst to best 'The Life of Chuck' cast reveal their favorite Stephen King works, including Mark Hamill's love of the 'terrifying' 'Pet Sematary' From 'Hot Rod' to 'Eastbound' to 'Gemstones,' Danny McBride breaks down his most righteous roles: 'It's been an absolute blast' Click here to read the full article.
News18
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Selena Gomez Celebrates Sister Gracie's 12th Birthday With Unseen Throwback Pics
Last Updated: One of the pictures on Selena Gomez's carousel featured the two on the red carpet of Frozen II's premiere in 2019. Selena Gomez is celebrating her younger sister, Gracie Elliot Teefey's 12th birthday with a sweet note and many throwback memories. Taking to her Instagram account right after midnight on Friday, June 13, the actress and singer shared a carousel alongside a heartfelt wish, in which she said, 'Happy birthday to my baby sissy. As I cry writing this, my heart melts because I know you know I'm always on your side. No matter what. I love you, baby girl." The first image in Selena's post featured a baby Gracie with her elder sister lovingly kissing her tiny hand while she fondly looked at her. In the next, the two sisters were seen wearing matching pyjama sets as they spent time together. Following this, Gracie was sweetly posing for the camera inside an eatery. The Only Murders in the Building star also included a few more photos of them together over the years. One of which featured the two on the red carpet of Frozen II's premiere in 2019, twinning white gowns paired with fur capes. Gracie was 6 years old back when she made her debut on the red carpet. Another few photos showed Selena and Gracie getting cosy inside blankets and enjoying meals together. In one, the birthday girl was seen holding a plate with 'I (heart) U" spelt on it. The 32-year-old singer also added an image of Gracie holding a huge stuffed animal and sunflowers. Besides these sweet moments of the sisters, Selena shared a video in her carousel, where Gracie was seen enjoying a song by Taylor Swift. She posted the same video on her Instagram Stories, writing, 'When she loves auntie Taylor than me". The two pop stars have been friends for a long time. In another one, Selena face-timed her sister to introduce her to singer Gracie Adams. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Selena Gomez (@selenagomez) Several other celebrities also wished Gracie in the comment section, which Selena turned to limited. Emily in Paris' Lily J Collins and Ashley Park wrote 'The sweeeetest," and 'Ultimate cuties," respectively. Young influencer Taylen Biggs wished Gracie saying, 'HAPPY BIRTHDAY GRACIE! Can't wait to meet you one day soon." Gracie is Selena's half-sister. She is the daughter of Selena's mother, Mandy Teefey, and her step-father Brian Teefey. Mandy was previously married to Ricardo Joel Gomez, with whom she had Selena in 1992. First Published:
Nikkei Asia
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Nikkei Asia
'Jumbo' leads the way as Indonesian films flip the script on Hollywood
JAKARTA -- In just three weeks after its March 31 release, the locally produced "Jumbo" unseated Disney's "Frozen II" as the most-watched animated movie ever in Indonesian cinemas. Two months later, "Jumbo" became the No. 2 most-viewed film in Indonesian theaters of all time, behind only "Avengers: Endgame," a 2019 Hollywood production. It toppled previous runner-up "KKN di Desa Penari," an Indonesian horror movie released in 2022.
Newsweek
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Idina Menzel Says She Is Missing Out on Money From 'Frozen'
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Idina Menzel said she's missing out on money from Disney's Frozen franchise in a recent interview. The Context The actress and singer, 53, starred as Elsa in 2013's Frozen and 2019's Frozen II, with both films earning over a billion dollars at the box office. According to box office revenue tracker Box Office Mojo, the original animated film raked in more than $1,300,000,000 worldwide, while its sequel surpassed the first with over $1,450,000 worldwide. Idina Menzel attends a "Frozen 2" fan event held in Toronto on November 4, 2019. Idina Menzel attends a "Frozen 2" fan event held in Toronto on November 4, Disney Studios What To Know During an appearance on SiriusXM's Andy Cohen Live on Tuesday to promote her Broadway show Redwood, the Wicked star spoke out about Frozen royalties. "I mean, I make royalties on the music and on the movie and all that stuff, but one royalty that would be really—I can't believe I'm saying this. I'm gonna get, like, fired. It would be nice to make a dollar off every Elsa, and I know Kristen Bell would say the same thing, every dress during Halloween," Menzel said, referring to her Frozen costar, who played her sister Anna in the movie. "I would just take Halloween day." Newsweek reached out to Bell's representative via email for comment. "Yes, yes. Wow," host Andy Cohen, 56, responded. "Just the 24 hours leading up to Halloween, you take." "It's not even the money," she clarified. "It's more the idea that it's just, you know, that there's like billions of these out there." What People Are Saying Menzel previously spoke out about money while appearing on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon in 2022. The New York native, who shares son Walker Nathaniel with ex-husband Taye Diggs, said that Frozen 3 would be financially beneficial. "Yeah, I'd love it because I'd like to pay my son's college," she told Fallon. Bell, meanwhile, addressed the topic in a 2019 interview with Money. The Nobody Wants This star shares two daughters—Lincoln and Delta—with her actor husband, Dax Shepard and said she tried to teach them its value. "When they use a whole shampoo bottle in the bathtub, I do, very bluntly, explain to them, 'Mommy bought that shampoo bottle. You hate it when Mommy works late, right? Well, if we waste a ton of stuff in the house, then I have to work more hours to make more money to buy more of that stuff,'" she said at the time. "That may sound harsh, but it's true, and I want them to understand that." Shepard, who was with her in the joint interview, added details about her finances. "What's interesting about Kristen is she knows her value and her worth, and she will fight for it in contract negotiations, but once that happens she'll never think again about that money. She likes to give away most of her money, so I have to make sure we are making decisions that allow her to [do that] and still [be] building something for when we stop working." What Happens Next Frozen 3 is set to hit theaters on November 24, 2027. Andy Cohen Live airs Monday through Friday at 10 a.m. ET on Radio Andy (Channel 102) and anytime on the SiriusXM app.
