Welcome back for a brand new episode of our flagship show, Collider Movie Talk! TodayPerri Nemiroffis joined byJohn RochaandGrae Draketo talk about some of the hottest movie news stories of the day.
First up today we’re recapping the weekend box office!Avengers: Endgametook in an estimated $63 million this weekend, which brings its domestic cume to $723.5 million, making it the fourth film ever to top $700 million domestically. Right nowEndgame’s global cume is at $2.485 billion, putting it well within reach ofAvatar’s $2.788 billion record. As forDetective Pikachu, the new Pokemon movie wound up coming in at number two with $58 million. This makesDetective Pikachuthe largest opening weekend for a video game adaptation ever, topping’sLara Croft Tomb Raider’s $47.7 million.
Second on today’s line-up isSlash Film’s update on thatHoney, I Shrunk the Kidsreboot over at Disney. ApparentlyJosh Gadis currently attached to star as Nick Szalinski, Wayne’s (Rick Moranis) son. This new movie is being dubbed a “legecyequel” because it takes place in the same world as the 1989 original and continues the overall storyline. Slash Film’s report also notes that the goal is to release this newHoney, I Shrunk the Kidsmovie, now titledShrunk, in theaters - not on the Disney+ streaming service.
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