The sequel to Denis Villeneuve’s 2015 thriller 'Sicario' has a new director but no Emily Blunt, which may partly explain why 'Sicario: Day of the Soldado' posted modest opening figures in the US and Australia last weekend.
Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment’s 'Jurassic World' was such a global phenomenon in 2015, amassing $US652 million in the US and more than $US1 billion internationally, the top brass never expected the sequel to reach those lofty heights.
Paul Rudd's turn as the miniscule hero of the latest Marvel adventure saw Ant-Man dominate Australian cinemas last weekend.
The follow-up to Magic Mike lacks numerous elements that helped make the original a global hit: director Steven Soderbergh, Matthew McConaughey, the semblance of a plot and a modicum of wit and intelligence.
Aussie co-stars Jason Clarke and Jai Courtney alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger helped propel the Terminator franchise reboot to the top spot in Australian cinemas last weekend.
The Australian B.O. is running hot, outpacing last year by more than 14%, and some industry mavens predict 2015 will set an all-time record.
Jurassic World has smashed industry records, becoming the first film to gross more than $US500 million worldwide in its opening weekend and setting new highs for both the US and international debuts.