Disney’s live action update of 1992 animated blockbuster 'Aladdin' cast its spell over cinemas in Australia and worldwide last weekend while Damon Gameau’s feature documentary '2040' attracted appreciative audiences and is positioned for a long run.
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Defying the law of diminishing returns for sequels, the latest iteration of Lionsgate’s 'John Wick' franchise made more money in its first weekend in Australia than the lifetime total of the previous edition.
'Pokémon' fans flocked to the franchise’s second movie in 20 years last weekend but even more people were keen to see Disney/Marvel's 'Avengers: Endgame' which reigned again in its third frame.
Released in the slipstream of Marvel Studios’ juggernaut 'Avengers: Endgame', Wayne Blair’s 'Top End Wedding' proved effective counter-programming last weekend.
Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Endgame made history last weekend with record-shattering debuts in the US and internationally including Australia.
New Line/DC Entertainment’s family superhero adventure Shazam! easily retained the top spot in its third weekend virtually by default.
Facing zero competition from the new releases, New Line/DC Entertainment’s family superhero adventure 'Shazam!' continued its reign at Australian cinemas last weekend.
New Line/DC Entertainment’s family superhero adventure 'Shazam!' was the dominant title in Australia last weekend without matching the heights of its US launch while Paramount’s horror remake 'Pet Sematary' underperformed.