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The latest reboot of Superman, starring David Corenswet as the Man of Steel, soared into the top spot at the box office this weekend, bringing in $122 million in its debut week.

According to Variety, the haul earns Superman the third biggest box office opening of 2025, behind A Minecraft Movie, which earned $162 million in its debut weekend, and Lilo & Stitch, which brought in $146 million.

Last weekend’s #1, Jurassic World: Rebirth, slipped to second this weekend, bringing in $40 million, followed by F1: The Movie at three with $13 million.

Rounding out the top five are How to Train Your Dragon, with $7.8 million, and Elio, with $3.9 million.

Here are the top-10 films at the box office:

1. Superman — $122 million
2. Jurassic World: Rebirth — $40 million
3. F1: The Movie — $13 million
4. How to Train Your Dragon — $7.8 million
5. Elio — $3.9 million
6. 28 Years Later — $2.72 million
7. Lilo & Stitch — $2.7 million
8. Mission Impossible — The Final Reckoning — $1.42 million
9. M3GAN 2.0 — $1.35 million
10. Materialists — $720,000 

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Stranger Things actor Joseph Quinn has opened up about getting to play rock legend George Harrison in director Sam Mendes’ upcoming films about The Beatles.

According to The Standard, Quinn spoke to the PA news agency on the red carpet for the U.K. premiere of his film The Fantastic Four: First Steps. He said being in the Beatles film is something he never could have dreamed of. 

“It feels exciting, it feels a little daunting,” Quinn shared. “I’m definitely inspired by the three men that I’m working with, and Sam, who’s directing it.”

Quinn’s co-stars include Harris Dickinson as John Lennon, Paul Mescal as Paul McCartney and Barry Keoghan as Ringo Starr.

“We’ve been doing a few weeks of rehearsals that I’ve really been enjoying,” he added. “It’s beyond my wildest dreams. I can’t believe I’m able to participate in a film and a project like this.”

Mendes’ Beatles films, titled The Beatles – A Four-Film Cinematic Event, will be released in April 2028. Each film will be told from a different band member’s point of view.

The Sony films will mark the first time Apple Corps Ltd. and The Beatles have granted a studio the rights to the band members’ life stories and their legendary catalog of music.

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Flip the switch and let the cauldron bubble because the Practical Magic 2 cast is getting bigger.

Joining Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock — who were both previously announced as part of the sequel film — are We Were the Lucky Ones actress Joey King and Game of Thrones star Maisie Williams, according to a press release.

Also joining the cast are The Hobbit star Lee Pace, Cobra Kai actor Xolo Maridueña and Tom Jones actor Solly McLeod.

Dianne Wiest and Stockard Channing, who previously portrayed the eccentric Aunt Jet and Aunt Franny in the first Practical Magic film, will also return.

“Twenty-five years ago, Sally, Gillian, Aunt Jet and Aunt Franny flew off the pages of Alice Hoffman’s beloved novel and into theaters around the world, and we are thrilled to bring the Owens family back to the big screen with Joey, Lee, Maisie, Solly and Xolo joining the next chapter in our story,” the Practical Magic filmmaking team said in the press release.

They added, “The enduring affection for these characters has been our inspiration to deliver the next installment in the Owens’ story to new fans, and those who’ve been with us since the beginning.”

Practical Magic first charmed audiences in 1998. It followed Gillian Owens and Sally Owens, two witch sisters born into a magical family and raised by their aunts in a small town, according to a synopsis.

When Gillian’s (Kidman) boyfriend dies unexpectedly, the sisters “give themselves a crash course in hard magic” and try to “resurrect him,” the synopsis states.

The original film also starred Evan Rachel Wood, Camilla Belle and Margo Martindale.

Production is underway for the sequel, which arrives in theaters Sept. 18, 2026.

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Tom Holland has been enjoying his time filming Christopher Nolan‘s The Odyssey.

The actor called playing the role of Telemachus in the upcoming film “the job of a lifetime” in a recent interview with GQ Sports.

“It was amazing. The job of a lifetime, without a doubt. The best experience I’ve had on a film set,” Holland said. “Incredible. It was exciting. It was different. And I think the movie is going to be unlike anything we’ve ever seen.”

Holland had nothing but kind words to say about Nolan and his wife and producer Emma Thomas.

“Working with Chris, getting to know him and Emma was absolutely fantastic. I’ve never seen someone that can work the way that they do, and there is a reason why they’re the best in the business for sure,” Holland said. “To get a front row seat to that and to be a part of the process and to collaborate with a true master of his craft and learn from him was the best experience I’ve ever had.”

Holland is leading the ensemble of the film alongside Matt Damon, who is playing Odysseus. The star-studded cast of The Odyssey also includes Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Lupita Nyong’o, Robert Pattinson, Charlize Theron and Jon Bernthal.

“Matt Damon has always been a hero of mine, Anne Hathaway has always been a hero of mine,” Holland said. “So to share scenes with them, to learn from them, to become friends with them, I couldn’t have asked for a better job. And I’m so proud of the work I’ve done. I came to work every day with a real sense of purpose and a point to prove, and I’m so grateful for Chris to have given me that opportunity.”

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Zach Braff, Donald Faison and more are scrubbing back in.

Good Morning America has confirmed that Braff and Faison are returning for the new Scrubs series.

Sarah Chalke will also return to the series and join Braff and Faison as executive producers.

According to a logline for the reboot, “JD and Turk scrub in together for the first time in a long time- medicine has changed, interns have changed, but their bromance has stood the test of time.”

“Characters new and old navigate the waters of Sacred Heart with laughter, heart and some surprises along the way,” the logline adds.

GMA previously reported that a reboot was being developed by show creator Bill Lawrence.

The hit 2000s medical comedy featured the story of the medical staff of Sacred Heart Hospital, including interns, doctors and other employees, from the point of view of J.D. Dorian (Braff).

It aired for nine seasons and was honored with a Peabody Award in 2006.

In his Instagram Story, Braff shared a video of himself singing, “I can’t do this all on my own. I need Sarah Chalke and Donald Faison.”

Faison, who portrayed Turk in the hit series, also shared a post of his own with a throwback photo of him, Chalke and Braff. He captioned the post, “Hello again.”

Chalke took to Instagram and shared a throwback photo too, with Faison and Braff and captioned the post, “YAY!!!!”

She added in her Instagram Story, “@vdoozer thank you for my dream job…a second time.”

In a statement shared by ABC, Lawrence said, “Scrubs means so very much to me.”

“So excited for the chance to get the band back together,” he added.

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The trailer for Outlander: Blood of my Blood has arrived. STARZ has released the trailer for the upcoming prequel series, which premieres on Aug. 8. New episodes of the series will stream Fridays on the STARZ app, and all STARZ streaming and on-demand platforms. The show is a romance that takes place across time, going from the battlefields of World War I to the Highlands of 18th century Scotland …

Murderbot has been renewed for season 2 on Apple TV+. The show’s renewal comes ahead of the season 1 finale, which premieres on Friday. Alexander Skarsgård stars in and executive produces the series, which was created by and showrun by Chris Weitz and Paul Weitz …

Hailee Steinfeld has joined the upcoming Olympic romance film Winter Games. Deadline reports that the Sinners star has joined Miles Teller in the film, which follows an overlooked skier and a self-sabotaging hockey legend who connect in the Olympic Village …

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Dexter Morgan lives!

The titular serial killer is back in the new series Dexter: Resurrection, which is a continuation of the series Dexter: New Blood, which in turn is a sequel to the beloved series Dexter.

This new series picks up weeks after Dexter took a bullet to the chest at the hands of his own son, Harrison Morgan, at the end of Dexter: New Blood. After he wakes up from a coma, Dexter sets out for New York City to find Harrison and make things right.

Michael C. Hall reprises his role as Dexter for the new show. He talked to ABC Audio about how the character has changed over the years.

“I think Dexter, when we first meet him, has a very firm line that he’s drawn between the life he simulates—the seemingly normal human life—and who he imagines himself to truly be,” Hall said. “I think, at this point, the lines are completely interweaving and intersecting and, as far as his humanity goes, I think the one thing that’s undeniable is his very human connection to his son.”

While Hall says Dexter’s relationship with Harrison “was backed into a pretty gnarly corner at the end of New Blood,” the bullet did not end up killing him, so he now has “a second chance at life and a chance to reclaim his identity.”

Hall believes New York City is exactly where Dexter feels he is supposed to be.

“Obviously he wasn’t supposed to die and he’s suppose to be here,” Hall said. “As often happens with Dexter, he attracts pretty unsavory people and he is definitely doing that at a level that’s so beyond anything we’ve seen before.” 

Dexter: Resurrection debuts its first two episodes Friday on Paramount+. 

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Larry David is teaming up with the Obamas for a new comedy series.

HBO has ordered a sketch comedy limited series from David produced by former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama‘s production company, Higher Ground.

“President and Mrs. Obama wanted to honor America’s 250th anniversary and celebrate the unique history of our nation on this special occasion,” the show’s logline reads. “…But then Larry David called.”

David and Jeff Schaffer wrote the series, which will feature a mix of Curb Your Enthusiasm actors and other noteworthy guest stars. Schaffer will direct the show.

Barack Obama said in a press release that he has “sat across the table from some of the world’s most difficult leaders and wrestled with some of our most intractable problems,” but that “nothing has prepared me for working with Larry David.”

David gave a statement on his decision to return to television after the end of Curb Your Enthusiasm.

“Once Curb ended, I celebrated with a three-day foam party. After a violent allergic reaction to the suds, I yearned to return to my simple life as a beekeeper, harvesting organic honey from the wildflowers in my meadow. Alas, one day my bees mysteriously vanished,” David said. “And so, it is with a heavy heart that I return to television, hoping to ease the loss of my beloved hive.”

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The official trailer for season 14 of King of the Hill has arrived.

Hulu debuted the new trailer for the upcoming season on Thursday. The streaming service also announced that comedian and The Daily Show host and correspondent Ronny Chieng has joined the cast of the revival, taking over the voice of the character Kahn Souphanousinphone.

Chieng takes over the voice of the fan-favorite character from Toby Huss, who voiced Kahn during the show’s first 13 seasons. Huss will now voice Dale Gribble in season 14, taking over for the late Johnny Hardwick in episode seven.

Season 14 of the animated comedy takes place several years after the events of season 13.

“After years working a propane job in Saudi Arabia to earn their retirement nest egg, Hank and Peggy Hill return to a changed Arlen, Texas, to reconnect with old friends Dale, Boomhauer and Bill,” according to the season’s official synopsis. “Meanwhile, Bobby is living his dream as a chef in Dallas and enjoying his 20s with his former classmates Connie, Joseph and Chane.”

Mike Judge, Kathy Najimy, Pamela Adlon, Hardwick, Stephen Root and Lauren Tom lend their voices to season 14.

King of the Hill season 14 arrives Aug. 4 on Hulu.

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Jason Momoa rides a shark into battle in the official trailer for Chief of War.

Apple TV+ released the trailer for the historical drama show on Thursday.

Momoa stars as the Hawaiian warrior Ka‘iana in the show he co-created, executive produced and helped write. He also directed the season 1 finale.

Apple says the show is based on true events and “follows the epic and unprecedented telling of the unification and colonization of Hawai‘i at the turn of the 18th century.”

Chief of War is told from an indigenous perspective. Apple describes the show as a passion project for co-creators Momoa and Thomas Pa’a Sibbett, who have native Hawaiian heritage. Additionally, the show has a predominantly Polynesian ensemble cast.

Momoa stars alongside Luciane Buchanan, Temuera Morrison, Te Ao o Hinepehinga, Cliff Curtis and newcomer Kaina Makua.

“This island. This is your home. This land will hold you. Long after I’m gone,” Momoa’s Ka‘iana says in the trailer.

Chief of War arrives on Apple TV+ on Aug. 1. The nine-episode series will debut with its first two episodes and then release a new episode every Friday through Sept. 19.

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