“A Minecraft Movie” has led this year’s domestic box office to a total of $4.1 billion in U.S. ticket sales for the first six months of 2025, a marked improvement from last year. https://t.co/YBN8XQB95r (Photo: Ma Ping/Xinhua via Getty Images) https://t.co/WZlaCk3FDm ...

“A Minecraft Movie” has led this year’s domestic box office to a total of $4.1 billion in U.S. ticket sales for the first six months of 2025, a marked improvement from last year. https://t.co/86ZseUAofb (Photo: Ma Ping/Xinhua via Getty Images) https://t.co/ML79iaxYdM ...

“A Minecraft Movie” has led this year’s domestic box office to a total of $4.1 billion in U.S. ticket sales for the first six months of 2025, a marked improvement from last year. https://t.co/W8lcyfM3Ip (Photo: Ma Ping/Xinhua via Getty Images) https://t.co/vSU1R0IKVD ...

The Pixar unit of Walt Disney Co DIS has been responsible for massive box office hits like the Toy Story, Finding Nemo, The Incredibles, Cars and Monsters Inc. franchises. The latest Pixar film is breaking records, but not in a good way.What Happened: New Disney film "Elio" from Pixar struggled in its box office debut, ranking third behind "28 Years Later" and the live-action family-friendly, "How to Train Your Dragon.""Elio" grossed $21 million domestically during its opening weekend, which is the worst op ...

Core Insights - Mattel reported strong first-quarter results, exceeding analyst expectations with net sales of approximately $827 million, reflecting a year-over-year growth of 2% and a narrowed adjusted net loss per share of $0.03 compared to $0.05 the previous year [3][12] - The company effectively addressed investor concerns regarding tariffs, indicating that the levies did not impact Q1 performance and are unlikely to affect Q2 due to secured inventory flows [5][6] - Mattel is diversifying its supply chain to reduce reliance on China, which now accounts for less than 40% of its global toy production, compared to the industry average of 80% [8][7] Financial Performance - Net sales for the quarter were reported at just under $827 million, surpassing the consensus estimate of $786 million [3] - The adjusted net loss per share improved to $0.03, better than the expected $0.09 loss [3] Strategic Initiatives - The company is accelerating supply chain diversification and optimizing product sourcing to mitigate the impact of tariffs [6] - Mattel plans to adjust pricing strategically for U.S. consumers if necessary [6] Future Outlook - Mattel is withholding full-year 2025 guidance due to the uncertain macroeconomic environment and evolving tariff situation [9] - Upcoming product launches, including action figures from the anticipated Minecraft Movie sequel and Toy Story 5, are expected to drive demand [10][11] Licensing Agreements - The company has secured multiyear licensing deals with major intellectual property holders, including a partnership with Disney for the Toy Story franchise [11]

Warner Bros Discovery is moving towards a potential breakup, CNBC reported Thursday, as media companies explore options for their struggling cable TV businesses and sharpen focus on their faster-growing streaming and studios divisions.The company’s shares surged more than 4% on the news, rebounding from earlier losses of nearly 6% triggered by a dour quarterly report. Warner Bros Discovery missed first-quarter revenue estimates and posted a larger-than-expected loss earlier in the day due to a sluggish box ...

Core Insights - The summer box office has been revitalized by Disney and Marvel's "Thunderbolts," which earned an estimated $76 million domestically during its opening weekend, marking the third highest debut of 2025 [1] - The film's global earnings, including international ticket sales, reached approximately $162.1 million [1] - Analysts suggest that May is on track to become one of the best months on record for box office performance [1] Group 1 - Last year's summer box office faced challenges, with Universal's "The Fall Guy" only generating $28 million in its opening weekend, marking the first year since 2009 without a Marvel film to kick off the season [2] - Marvel films have struggled to match the success of "Avengers: Endgame" from 2019, with mixed performances in recent releases such as "The Marvels" and "Captain America: Brave New World," while "Deadpool & Wolverine" exceeded expectations [3][4] - "Thunderbolts" has received positive reviews, holding an 88% "Fresh" rating on Rotten Tomatoes from 257 reviews and a 94% audience rating, indicating strong word-of-mouth support [5] Group 2 - The opening weekend performance of "Thunderbolts" is seen as a promising start, with expectations for long-term success similar to other recent films like "A Minecraft Movie" and "Sinners," which have shown consistent audience interest [6]