‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ extinguished its box office competition

‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ extinguished its box office competition

Avatar’s latest sequel is on fire. “Avatar: Fire and Ash” extinguished its competition and was No. 1 in theaters on Friday during its opener, raking in $36.5 million, according to The Numbers. “Avatar: Fire and Ash” is the third installment in the James Cameron franchise. ©20th Century Studios/Courtesy Everett Collection The third installment in the “Avatar” … Read more

Exclusive | ‘SNL’ caused ‘The Bear’ star Abby Elliott ‘heartbreak’ — but helped prepare her for ‘All Her Fault’

Exclusive | ‘SNL’ caused ‘The Bear’ star Abby Elliott ‘heartbreak’ — but helped prepare her for ‘All Her Fault’

Staying in Chicago. Abby Elliott, who currently plays Jeremy Allen White’s fictional sister on “The Bear,” has found a new onscreen sibling in Sarah Snook. The actors now star together in Peacock’s “All Her Fault,” which premieres Thursday.  “She’s a younger sister,” Elliott, 38, told The Post about her character, Lia.  “I’m an older sister … Read more

‘Stranger Things’ creators reveal Eddie’s fate in Season 5 — will Joseph Quinn return?

‘Stranger Things’ creators reveal Eddie’s fate in Season 5 — will Joseph Quinn return?

The Hellfire Club won’t be meeting again.  Joseph Quinn, who played the fan favorite metal loving Eddie Munson in “Stranger Things” Season 4, won’t be back for the fifth and final season, the creators confirmed.  After initially playing coy about it in some early interviews, Matt Duffer told Empire, “I love that Joe Quinn is … Read more

‘Black Phone 2’ buzzing at the box office — takes first place with over $10M in revenue on opener

‘Black Phone 2’ buzzing at the box office — takes first place with over M in revenue on opener

It’s off the hook. “Black Phone 2” was all the buzz at the box office this Friday, taking first place with $10.78 million in earnings for its opener, according to The Numbers.  The supernatural thriller, which The Hollywood Reporter called an “effective horror sequel” to its 2021 predecessor, stars Ethan Hawke reprising his role as … Read more

‘One Battle After Another’ wins first place at box office on its opener

‘One Battle After Another’ wins first place at box office on its opener

It fought its way to the top. “One Battle After Another” was No. 1 at the box office on Friday, its opener, raking in $8.8 million, according to The Numbers.  The Post praised the thriller — starring Leonardo DiCaprio — calling it “sprawling, violent, sweaty, vulgar and invigorating.” Before its release, DiCaprio sat down with … Read more

‘Caught Stealing’ stole audiences’ hearts on its opening day — this is what The Post had to say about

‘Caught Stealing’ stole audiences’ hearts on its opening day — this is what The Post had to say about

It stole audiences’ hearts. “Caught Stealing” was No. 1 at the box office on Friday, its opener, raking in $3.2 million, according to The Numbers.  The Post called the film — directed by Darren Aronofsky and starring Austin Butler — “an aimless schlep with delusions of grandeur.” The crime thriller is slated to take in … Read more

‘Scream 7’ star Jasmin Savoy Brown reacts to Jenna Ortega, Melissa Barrera exits: ‘Stressful’

‘Scream 7’ star Jasmin Savoy Brown reacts to Jenna Ortega, Melissa Barrera exits: ‘Stressful’

One of the Core Four in the “Scream” franchise has addressed Jenna Ortega and Melissa Barrera’s shocking exits. In the book “Your Favorite Scary Movie: How the Scream Films Rewrote the Rules of Horror,” released Tuesday, August 19, author Ashley Collins of the Ankler unpacks how the “Scream 7” cast picked up the pieces after … Read more

‘Black Swan’ director tried to start a feud between Natalie Portman and Mila Kunis

‘Black Swan’ director tried to start a feud between Natalie Portman and Mila Kunis

“Black Swan” director Darren Aronofsky confessed that he tried to cause tension between Natalie Portman and Mila Kunis during production of the 2010 twisted ballet thriller. The Oscar-nominated filmmaker, 56, spoke about how he attempted to pit the women against each other in an interview with Vogue while celebrating the flick 15 years later. “I … Read more

‘80s bombshell Rebecca De Mornay, 65, slams double standard of aging in Hollywood: ‘Its own animal’

‘80s bombshell Rebecca De Mornay, 65, slams double standard of aging in Hollywood: ‘Its own animal’

’80s icon Rebecca De Mornay is getting candid about the double standards that women face while getting older, especially when in the public eye. The actress, who will be 66 on August 29, broke out on the scene in 1983 as the sultry call girl Lana, opposite Tom Cruise in “Risky Business.” The blockbuster centered … Read more

Exclusive | Rebecca De Mornay admits ‘The Hand That Rocks the Cradle’ remake felt ‘like a betrayal’: ‘How dare you’

Exclusive | Rebecca De Mornay admits ‘The Hand That Rocks the Cradle’ remake felt ‘like a betrayal’: ‘How dare you’

Don’t mess with Peyton Flanders. Rebecca De Mornay, the iconic actress who brought the deranged nanny to life in “The Hand That Rocks the Cradle,” got candid on her feelings surrounding the film’s reboot. The 1992 thriller is getting a facelift by 20th Century, with Michelle Garza Cervera helming as the director and “Longlegs” star … Read more

Candace Cameron Bure says horror films can lead to ‘portal’ that’s ‘demonic’: Not in my home!

Candace Cameron Bure says horror films can lead to ‘portal’ that’s ‘demonic’: Not in my home!

Candace Cameron Bure isn’t a fan of horror. The “Full House” alum, 49, who is outspoken about her Christian faith, opened up about why she won’t allow her family to watch scary movies at home. “In our house as a mom, I feel like you guys make fun of me when I talk about — … Read more

‘From the World of John Wick: Ballerina’ leaps into first position at the box office

‘From the World of John Wick: Ballerina’ leaps into first position at the box office

The latest installment in the “John Wick” series leaped into first position at the box office. “From the World of John Wick: Ballerina,” pirouetted to the No. 1 spot Friday, its opener, raking in $10.65 million, according to The Numbers. The thriller, which The Post said “has good fights, bad everything else,” is the fifth installment … Read more

Exclusive | ‘Adolescence’ creator Stephen Graham reveals the ‘ultimate’ goal of the hit crime series

Exclusive | ‘Adolescence’ creator Stephen Graham reveals the ‘ultimate’ goal of the hit crime series

Stephen Graham, who co-created, co-wrote and stars in the critically acclaimed Netflix series “Adolescence,” hopes that the show sparks conversations at home. “When me and Jack (co-creator, Jack Thorne) started talking about this and writing and creating it, we wanted there to be conversations between parents and children,” he told The Post exclusively at the … Read more

Sinbad returns to acting 5 years after stroke: ‘It’s been really difficult’

Sinbad returns to acting 5 years after stroke: ‘It’s been really difficult’

He’s back! Sinbad has returned to the spotlight, starring in Tyler Perry’s upcoming thriller, “Straw.” The role marks the first time the 68-year-old comedian has been back on the screen since suffering a stroke that left him hospitalized for months five years ago. Sinbad — whose real name is David Adkins — plays Benny in the … 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

Jennifer Lawrence gets real about ‘extremely isolating’ motherhood and postpartum: ‘You feel like an alien’

Jennifer Lawrence gets real about ‘extremely isolating’ motherhood and postpartum: ‘You feel like an alien’

Jennifer Lawrence struggled to separate her character from real life. The actress, 34, plays Grace, a mother battling to maintain her sanity while dealing with psychosis after postpartum depression in the upcoming thriller “Die, My Love,” alongside Robert Pattinson, who stars as her husband, Jackson. Speaking about the flick at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival … Read more

CBS cancels ‘The Equalizer’ days before season finale as star Queen Latifah speaks out over ending

CBS cancels ‘The Equalizer’ days before season finale as star Queen Latifah speaks out over ending

Queen Latifah will take her final bow as street vigilante Robyn McCall in “The Equalizer” on Sunday as CBS canceled the beloved drama, ending a five-season run. The primetime thriller, which first aired in 2021, followed Latifah’s McCall, a former CIA operative and mother of two, who tasked herself with helping others. The season finale, which … Read more

Steven Krueger spills on possible ‘Yellowjackets’ Season 4 — and teases Coach Ben’s return

Steven Krueger spills on possible ‘Yellowjackets’ Season 4 — and teases Coach Ben’s return

Don’t be shocked if you catch a glimpse of Coach Ben Scott in the looming “Yellowjackets” Season 4. While the next season of the beloved thriller has not been announced, Steven Krueger (Coach Ben) exclusively told The Post, “I know in my heart that it’s a thing that’s going to happen,” and he’ll be ready … Read more

Exclusive | ‘You’ showrunners reveal why they chose New York Post to report Joe Goldberg’s demise

Exclusive | ‘You’ showrunners reveal why they chose New York Post to report Joe Goldberg’s demise

He’s the Post-er boy.  In the fifth and final season of the Netflix thriller “You” (now streaming), Joe Goldberg (Penn Badgley) ends up on the cover of the New York Post.  Spoilers ahead for Season 5 of “You.”  The show follows Joe, a killer who considers himself to be a sensitive and intellectual romantic.  During the … Read more