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The Bad Guys 2 opens

DreamWorks’ The Bad Guys 2 opens today, in 3,852 theatres according to The Numbers. The film is as good as its predecessor according to the critics at Rotten Tomatoes, earning 87% on the Tomatometer. Their consensus: “The Bad Guys 2’s crew of reformed rapscallions are still a ton of fun as their latest adventure raises […]

The Bad Guys 2’s Danielle Brooks talks serving God and redemption arcs
Sony’s GOAT scores first trailer
Eddie Murphy says Shrek Donkey spinoff movie happening
Beyond the Spider-Verse delayed three more weeks to late June 2027
Smurfs opens

Pixar releases Hoppers teaser trailer and poster

What if you could talk to animals and understand what they’re saying? Find out in the teaser trailer for Pixar’s Hoppers, coming to theatres in 2026.

Inside Elio’s “catastrophic” path
Elio opens

Pixar’s Elio opens today in 3,750 theatres according to The Numbers. While the reviews have been almost universally on the positive end of the spectrum, scoring an 87% on Rotten Tomatoes, many of the critics’ praise has been more muted rather than effusive. The film will face fierce competition from How to Train Your Dragon […]

James Bobin in talks to direct Dragon’s Lair video game adaptation
Brad Garrett on the fun of voice work and Elio
Andy Serkis says Animal Farm had to be animated
Pixar commits to HDR for future theatrical releases