Housefull 5, the latest star-studded Bollywood comedy, is raking in serious cash even after nearly two weeks in theaters. With big names like Akshay Kumar and Abhishek Bachchan leading the pack, the film just crossed ₹160 crore (about $19 million) at the box office—pulling in another ₹4 crore on its second Tuesday alone. At this pace, it’s well on its way to becoming one of the year’s biggest hits.

Editor’s Note: Bollywood’s love for over-the-top comedies isn’t fading anytime soon. Housefull 5’s success shows that even in a crowded market, a familiar franchise with A-list stars can still draw crowds. For an industry still bouncing back from pandemic slumps, these numbers are a reassuring sign that audiences are ready to laugh—and spend—at the movies again.

This weekend’s box office is heating up with three major releases battling for attention. Sony’s 28 Years Later, Danny Boyle’s long-awaited sequel in the zombie apocalypse franchise, is on track for a strong $56 million global debut. Meanwhile, Disney Pixar’s Elio, a fresh sci-fi adventure, is expected to pull in around $50 million worldwide. And How to Train Your Dragon isn’t backing down—the animated sequel is set to dominate the U.S. box office again with a $40 million+ second weekend. Combined, these films are bringing a much-needed jolt to theaters.

Editor’s Note: After a sluggish start to the year, this trio of big releases—spanning horror, animation, and original sci-fi—shows audiences are still eager to hit theaters for the right movies. It’s a promising sign for Hollywood, especially with Elio testing Pixar’s ability to launch new franchises and 28 Years Later proving there’s still life in long-dormant series. If these numbers hold, it could signal a stronger summer ahead.

Brad Pitt's upcoming film F1® seems to be borrowing a page from Top Gun: Maverick’s playbook—same director, same "aging pro vs. young hotshot" dynamic, and likely the same high-octane spectacle. Hollywood didn’t rush to replicate Maverick’s success, but Joseph Kosinski is circling back to what worked: nostalgia, rivalry, and adrenaline-fueled action.

The trailer for Site, a new indie sci-fi thriller starring Jake McLaughlin, just dropped, and it looks like a mind-bending ride. The film follows a small-town dad who stumbles onto a creepy abandoned government site—only to start experiencing terrifying visions that blur the past and present. Directed by Jason Eric Perlman, this one’s hitting VOD and theaters in August, so mark your calendars if you’re into twisty, high-stakes sci-fi.

Editor’s Note: Indie sci-fi thrillers often fly under the radar, but with a solid lead like McLaughlin and a premise that taps into time distortion and government secrets, Site could be a sleeper hit. For fans of the genre, it’s worth keeping an eye on—especially with the VOD release making it easy to catch. Plus, it’s another reminder that smaller films can pack big, brainy punches.

Scarlett Johansson and the cast of Jurassic World Rebirth turned heads at the London premiere, with Johansson calling the film a "love letter" to Steven Spielberg’s original Jurassic Park. She teased that fans will recognize the "DNA of the original" in this new installment, while director Gareth Edwards and co-stars like Mahershala Ali brought star power to the event. Even a dinosaur made an appearance—because what’s Jurassic World without one?

Editor’s Note: This isn’t just another sequel—it’s a nod to the nostalgia that made Jurassic Park a classic. Johansson’s comments suggest the filmmakers are aiming to honor Spielberg’s vision while keeping things fresh. For fans, that’s a promising sign the franchise isn’t just chasing box office numbers but trying to recapture the magic. Plus, who doesn’t love a dinosaur crashing a red carpet?