‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ roars its way to the top of box office

‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ roars its way to the top of box office

It had a dino-mite day in theaters. “Jurassic World Rebirth” brought the box office back to life on Friday, its opener. The seventh installment in the “Jurassic Park” franchise, “Rebirth” roared its way to No. 1, clawing in $26.3 million, according to The Numbers. The Post called the film “another embarrassing dino retread” and bashed Scarlett Johansson … Read more

Brad Pitt reveals the two co-stars that left him starstruck

Brad Pitt reveals the two co-stars that left him starstruck

Once upon a time in Hollywood, Brad Pitt was starstruck. The actor, 61, revealed which of his co-stars left him in awe while shooting the 1991 adventure thriller, “Thelma & Louise.” “When I first met Geena Davis and Susan Sarandon, I was. Yeah,” Pitt admitted while on Jason and Travis Kelce’s “New Heights” podcast on Wednesday. “I got over … Read more

‘Ballerina’ review: Ana de Armas’ John Wick spinoff has good fights, bad everything else

‘Ballerina’ review: Ana de Armas’ John Wick spinoff has good fights, bad everything else

movie review FROM THE WORLD OF JOHN WICK: BALLERINA Running time: 125 minutes. Rated R (strong/bloody violence throughout, and language). In theaters. Even assassins get a universe now.  Continuing the weedy sprawl of a franchise that hardly needs it is “From the World of John Wick: Ballerina,” an origin-to-revenge story about Eve, a dancer and … Read more

Why Frank Sinatra was offered Bruce Willis’ part in ‘Die Hard’

Why Frank Sinatra was offered Bruce Willis’ part in ‘Die Hard’

Fans almost saw Frank Sinatra do it, his way. Although fans know Bruce Willis for playing the iconic role of John McClane in the 1988 action/thriller “Die Hard,” it turns out that 20th Century Studios was contractually obligated to offer a certain A-list singer the role first. “Die Hard” was adapted from the 1979 novel “Nothing Lasts … Read more

How ‘Karate Kid: Legends’ filmed climactic fight on NYC skyscraper: director

How ‘Karate Kid: Legends’ filmed climactic fight on NYC skyscraper: director

Wax on, wax off.  The latest movie in the “Karate Kid” franchise, “Karate Kid: Legends,” ended with a dramatic fight — that included hundreds of background actors. “We had 650 extras in there on the [sound] stage for that sequence, to really sell it,” director Jonathan Entwistle exclusively told The Post.  Ben Wang as Li … Read more

‘Top Gun’ star reveals status of highly anticipated sequel just days after Tom Cruise teases film’s future

‘Top Gun’ star reveals status of highly anticipated sequel just days after Tom Cruise teases film’s future

Maverick might be flying back to the big screen much sooner than expected. Just days after Tom Cruise teased the future of the “Top Gun” franchise, Christopher McQuarrie appeared on the “Happy Sad Confused” podcast to reveal that the next film is “already in the bag.” “I already know what it is. It wasn’t hard,” … Read more

‘Thunderbolts*’ stuntman reveals embarrassing first interaction with Florence Pugh

‘Thunderbolts*’ stuntman reveals embarrassing first interaction with Florence Pugh

Hey there, Miss Flo. “Thunderbolts*” stunt performer Joe Dryden exclusively told The Post that he had an embarrassing first interaction with the star of Marvel’s new blockbuster movie. He recalled being decked out in a brunette wig, an oversize helmet and glasses to film Bucky Barnes’ (Sebastian Stan) infamous motorcycle scene when he met Pugh, … Read more

‘Lilo & Stitch’ remake on its way to having biggest Memorial Day weekend opening ever

‘Lilo & Stitch’ remake on its way to having biggest Memorial Day weekend opening ever

It’s saying “Aloha” to A-lot of money. The “Lilo & Stitch” live-action remake is on its way to becoming the biggest Memorial Day weekend opening for a movie ever. The Disney film raked in $55 million on its opener, Friday, alone, according to The Numbers. It’s also the second-highest grossing opening weekend in 2025, after … Read more

Hidden meaning behind the ‘Mission: Impossible’ theme — and other secrets of the classic spy track

Hidden meaning behind the ‘Mission: Impossible’ theme — and other secrets of the classic spy track

They are four notes that changed the action game: “Dum dum da da.” That is the musical motif that instantly set the suspenseful stage for many a thrilling spy adventure as the theme song of “Mission: Impossible” — both for the TV series and Tom Cruise’s film franchise that is supposedly coming to a close … Read more

‘Thunderbolts*’ stunt performer breaks down Bucky Barnes’ epic motorcycle scene — and the last-minute script addition

‘Thunderbolts*’ stunt performer breaks down Bucky Barnes’ epic motorcycle scene — and the last-minute script addition

Wild ride. Marvel’s “Thunderbolts*” features an epic scene where Bucky Barnes (Sebastian Stan) shows up on a motorcycle to save his allies, including Yelena (Florence Pugh), from Valentina’s (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) agents. Joe Dryden, the stunt performer and coordinator who rode the Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 ST in place of Stan, 42, exclusively spoke to The … Read more

‘Thunderbolts*’ and ‘Sinners’ stunt performer reveals which film was more ‘pressure’

‘Thunderbolts*’ and ‘Sinners’ stunt performer reveals which film was more ‘pressure’

Stuntman, assemble. Stunt performer Joe Dryden can brag that he worked on two of the biggest movies now in theaters. Dryden did stunt work on both “Thunderbolts*” and “Sinners” — and is revealing which film was more strenuous for him. “In my particular role, ‘Thunderbolts*,’ there was just a little more pressure there from a performance … Read more

Pierce Brosnan’s kids join him in ‘The Unholy Trinity’ alongside Samuel L. Jackson

Pierce Brosnan’s kids join him in ‘The Unholy Trinity’ alongside Samuel L. Jackson

It’s a family affair for Pierce Brosnan. The actor’s two sons, Dylan, 28, and Paris, 24, whom he shares with wife Keely Shaye Smith, are filling up their resumes as they star alongside their dad in his latest film, “The Unholy Trinity.” The trailer dropped on Friday, featuring Brosnan, 71, as Irish lawman Gabriel Dove, … Read more

Tom Cruise reveals his ‘massive breakfast’ before filming ‘Mission Impossible’ airplane stunt scenes 

Tom Cruise reveals his ‘massive breakfast’ before filming ‘Mission Impossible’ airplane stunt scenes 

Mission: Breakfast. Tom Cruise has revealed the key to enduring his death-defying “Mission: Impossible” stunts: a “massive breakfast.”  The “Top Gun: Maverick” actor, 62, shared the trick of the trade in a new interview with People ahead of the release of the eighth and potentially last installment in the “Mission: Impossible” franchise, “Mission: Impossible — … Read more

The battle of the Odyssey bodies: How Ralph Fiennes, 62, and Matt Damon, 54, got in epic shape

The battle of the Odyssey bodies: How Ralph Fiennes, 62, and Matt Damon, 54, got in epic shape

It’s an epic battle worthy of Homer. Hollywood titans Ralph Fiennes, 62, and Matt Damon, 54, have both undergone intense physical transformations to play the famous Greek warrior Odysseus. Fiennes’ gritty portrayal in Uberto Pasolini’s “The Return” debuted in December, while Damon is currently filming Christopher Nolan’s more action-packed version “The Odyssey.” Pictures of the … Read more

This awesome ‘Mission: Impossible’ exhibit goes inside 29 years of extremely dangerous stunts

This awesome ‘Mission: Impossible’ exhibit goes inside 29 years of extremely dangerous stunts

Agent Ethan Hunt has trekked through Norwegian fjords, scaled Dubai’s Burj Khalifa and been chased down the Spanish Steps of Rome. Now he’s come to — da da duh! — Queens. An impressive new exhibit at the Museum of the Moving Image in Astoria, “Mission: Impossible — Story and Spectacle,” kicked off Friday in advance of … Read more

Johnny Depp debuts wild new look for ‘Day Drinker’ with Penelope Cruz

Johnny Depp debuts wild new look for ‘Day Drinker’ with Penelope Cruz

Talk about a Depp-arture. Johnny Depp has traded “The Rum Diary” for day drinking in the first look at his new film “Day Drinker,” where he appears nearly unrecognizable. With long salt-and-pepper hair pulled back, save for two long tendrils framing his face, a bushy grey beard, and what appears to be blue or green … Read more

‘A Minecraft Movie’ still striking gold at the box office

‘A Minecraft Movie’ still striking gold at the box office

It’s still striking gold. “A Minecraft Movie” remained in first place on its second Friday in theaters, raking in $20.5 million, according to The Numbers. The Jason Momoa and Jack Black-starring family adventure is slated to take home over $80 million this weekend. It’s already become the year’s highest-grossing film at the domestic box office, according … Read more

Minecraft obsessed teen boys are destroying movie theaters: ‘It’s disgusting’

Minecraft obsessed teen boys are destroying movie theaters: ‘It’s disgusting’

The game is supposed to be about building things up! Teens have been wrecking theaters during “A Minecraft Movie,” throwing popcorn buckets, spilling soda, jumping on seats, vomiting and breaking out into fights. Cops have been called to deal with the unruliness, and staffers are stuck clearing up the awful mess, according to employees and … Read more

Keanu Reeves officially returning for ‘John Wick 5’ after character’s death speculation

Keanu Reeves officially returning for ‘John Wick 5’ after character’s death speculation

Wicked. Keanu Reeves will reprise his role as the vengeful hitman John Wick in the newly announced “John Wick 5,” officially ending speculation that his character died in the franchise’s fourth installment. Lionsgate Motion Picture Group chair Adam Fogelson broke the news at CinemaCon on Tuesday. Chad Stahelski, who directed all four of the previous John Wick … Read more