The Sacred Ovens: Why Brad Bird Refuses to Make ‘Ratatouille 2’ in Pixar’s Age of Sequels

Brad Bird has shut down the possibility of a sequel to Pixar’s *Ratatouille*.

This week, corporate executives at Disney and Pixar are popping champagne as Toy Story 5 completely dominates the global box office. In its first seven days, the film has hauled in a staggering $214.6 million domestically and a massive $366.6 million worldwide. While it represents an unmitigated commercial triumph, this golden weekend simultaneously illuminates a … Read more

Mortal Kombat II’s $63M Opening: Why the Fans Just Saved the Franchise (And What’s Next for MK3)

Karl Urban is Johnny Cage in Mortal Kombat II (2026).

Five years ago, Mortal Kombat (2021) was a pandemic experiment—a movie caught between closed theaters and a streaming remote. But this weekend, the fatalities are back on the big screen where they belong. With a $40 million domestic debut and a $63 million worldwide haul, the sequel is proving that Earthrealm is still a safe … Read more

The Devil Wears Prada 2 Dominates with $239M Global Opening: A Masterclass in Modernizing a Classic

Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway had a strong opening weekend at the box office with The Devil Wears Prada 2.

“That’s all.” Those two iconic words were enough to send the global box office into a absolute frenzy. Over the weekend of May 1–3, 2026, The Devil Wears Prada 2 didn’t just premiere—it conquered. With a $239,044,217 worldwide haul, according to Box Office Mojo, it has officially secured the second-highest global opening of 2026 so … Read more