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‘Inside Out 2’ Returns Pixar to Box Office Heights
The sequel was expected to collect at least $145 million in the United States and Canada over the weekend, about 60 percent more than anticipated.

Disney and DeSantis Reach Agreement, Ending Protracted Fight
The deal locks in a 15-year expansion plan for Disney World and clears a path for Disney to restart political donations in Florida.

‘Bad Boys’ Ticket Buyers Toss Will Smith a Career Lifeline
Mr. Smith’s first wide-release film since he slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars two years ago arrived to a hefty $53 million at the North...

‘Twisters’ Star Glen Powell Intends to Play the Hollywood Game
In a town littered with would-be superstars, he’s trying to beat the odds by giving studios what they crave. It’s no coincidence he’s everywhere.

‘Star Wars: The Acolyte’ Goes Back to the Beginning
Her new “Star Wars” show is a dream come true, but she knows it carries enormous expectations. “I would be lying if I said I...

‘Furiosa’ Is a Box Office Dud, Adding to Hollywood Woes
Memorial Day weekend ticket sales in North America are expected to total $125 million, down 40 percent from last year.

Pixar Will Lay Off Workers and Stop Making Shows for Disney+
The animation studio, which has struggled over the past few years, will stop making original shows for Disney+.

Pixar Will Lay Off Workers and Stop Making Shows for Disney+
The animation studio, which has struggled creatively and at the box office over the past few years, will stop making original shows for Disney+.

In a Surprise, Disney+ Becomes Profitable
The streaming service added 6 million subscriptions and made $47 million in its latest quarter, helping Disney deliver stronger-than-expected earnings.

‘Fall Guy’ Movie Opens With Just $28 Million in Ticket Sales
While enough for No. 1, the big-budget original movie gave Hollywood its lowest start to its summer box office season since 1995.