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$64.1M domestic opening ($28.8M Friday incl. $7.8M Thurs previews), $33.1M overseas for $97.2M global — franchise-best Feb launch; Neve Campbell returned; Rotten Tomatoes critics 33% / audience 78%; B- CinemaScore; strong 18–34 and diverse demo turnout noted; mentions Spyglass/Paramount production and concurrent industry M&A chatter around Ellison/Paramount-WBD deal.
A24's Backrooms stars Renate Reinsve and Chiwetel Ejiofor; Kane Parsons directing a high‑profile genre feature positioning viral internet IP for theatrical audiences — trailer released to launch marketing ahead of release.
New trailer and marketing push for Lee Cronin's reimagining of The Mummy from New Line; positions film as a supernatural reboot in Cronin's post‑Evil Dead Rise slate — multiple outlets debut footage but no release date or budget disclosed.
The Hollywood Reporter’s exclusive confirms Jonathan Levine is directing Searchlight’s Horrorstör adaptation and positions Searchlight as backing the feature; THR’s piece repeats director attachment and notes studio development but omits budget, writers, or production start.
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Paramount sets Paranormal Activity entry for May 21, 2027; film directed by Ian Tuason and co-financed by Paramount's Melrose lot with Blumhouse-Atomic Monster; producers include James Wan, Jason Blum and franchise creator Oren Peli; piece reiterates franchise ROI history (original costs ~$15K/$200K post, $194M gross) and cumulative franchise grosses north of $900M.
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