A strong central theme is key for any Disney animated sequel, and Zootopia 2 excels in this area. Unlike Ralph Breaks the Internet and Moana 2, which struggled to find a compelling direction, this Zootopia sequel builds upon its predecessor, specifically addressing a weakness in the original film’s use of allegory. It avoids simply revisiting the same story with pointless tasks and instead offers a meaningful continuation.
Dale warned about a hydrogen sulfide (H2S) gas leak and made it clear how dangerous it was, but he didn’t explain what H2S actually is. This is a critical piece of information, considering the trouble it caused Dale and Boss, and will likely cause Tommy and M-Tex as well. H2S is a well-known and serious hazard in the oil industry.
We’re discussing The Untouchables, the stylish 1987 crime thriller set during Prohibition. The film follows Eliot Ness, played by Kevin Costner, as he relentlessly pursues Al Capone, brilliantly brought to life by Robert De Niro. Known for its memorable scenes and the signature flair of director Brian De Palma, The Untouchables remains a popular favorite, and it’s also filled with instantly recognizable quotes.
The anime series is a huge success, setting viewership records worldwide despite its relatively low $20 million production cost. This is leaving Marvel and DC wondering why their popular franchises aren’t performing as well. The reason seems clear: viewers are looking for new and exciting stories, and Marvel, in particular, hasn’t been able to deliver that freshness.
I recently caught up with Michelle Monaghan, and we chatted about her hit action comedy with Mark Wahlberg, which absolutely crushed it when it came out in December 2023. Now, two years later, they’ve released a sequel, and Monaghan told me what makes these films so meaningful to her – she gets to share them with her kids! It’s a sweet thought, and honestly, adds another layer of enjoyment knowing that personal connection.
The new movie, Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, earned approximately $4 million during its opening weekend. While this is the lowest Thanksgiving weekend gross for a Knives Out film so far, it’s important to note the movie is playing in fewer theaters than others—currently only 600, which is significantly less than the widest releases (over 3,400). Only Hamnet is playing in fewer theaters.
The animated film Zootopia 2 had a record-breaking opening weekend in China, earning $217.6 million in just three days. This makes it the biggest opening ever for a Hollywood movie in the country, even beating the previous record held by Avengers: Infinity War.
The first slate of DCU projects is called Gods and Monsters, and will feature a variety of different titles. Given how iconic and powerful Darkseid is, it seems inevitable that he show up at some point in the future. And thanks to fan art from the Instagram of Boss Logic, we can imagine Brolin as ruler of Apokolips. Check it out below:
December offers a huge selection of great TV shows, and we’ve put together a guide to all the new series, returning favorites, and timeless classics hitting streaming platforms this month.
Over half of the $400 million earned by the film comes from China, with ticket sales in the country reaching $272 million – that’s about 1.924 billion yuan. This quick success makes Zootopia the seventh highest-grossing Hollywood movie ever in China.