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Excited moviegoers entering a grand cinema lobby, with posters of blockbuster films like 'Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu' hinting at a successful box office weekend.
Behind the Scenes

Memorial Day Weekend Box Office Hits $221.9 Million

Disney’s 'Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu' generated between $100 million and $102 million at the domestic box office over the 2026 Memorial Day holiday weekend, according to Variety .

Victor Ren·May 25, 2026
A lone figure silhouetted against a flickering screen in a dimly lit room, representing the impact of independent horror films on modern storytelling.
Film & TV

Influential Indie Films Redefining Storytelling in 2026

The indie horror film 'Iron Lung,' directed by streamer Markiplier, grossed over $50 million on a $3 million budget, according to Inverse .

Julian Mercer·May 15, 2026
A desolate Hollywood landscape under a dark sky, with the iconic sign casting a long shadow, symbolizing the decline of original storytelling due to franchise dominance.
Film & TV

Hollywood's Original Storytelling Dries Up Amid IP Dominance

Of the top 66 movies earning at least $100 million domestically in the last three years, 47 (71 percent) belonged to an established franchise, according to Observer and Parrot Analytics .

Julian Mercer·April 26, 2026