On this episode of Collider Movie Talk (June 13, 2025) Mark Ellis, Kristian Harloff, Dennis Tzeng and Ashley Mova discuss the following:
It’s Monday which means it’s time for the weekend box office report brought to you by our friends at AMC theatres.The Secret Life of Petsdominated the weekend box office, racking up a massive $103.2 million for the No 1 spot, and launching the first new franchise of the summer. The family film, which explores what dogs, cats and other animals do while their owners are away cost $75 million to produce, roughly half of what most studios spend making on animated movies. The No 2 and 3 spots were in a dead heat withThe Legend of Tarzanbarely taking the No 2 spot with an estimated $20.6 million dollars bringing its stateside total to $81.4 million.Finding Dorylanded at No 3 with $20.4 million dollars and $422.6 million total, becoming the highest-grossing film of the year on a domestic basis. It also ranks as the highest-grossing animated film in North America, beatingToy Story 3. The weekend’s other new release,Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates, opened to $16.6 million for the No 4 spot, costing $33 million to produce.The Purge Election Yearrounded out the top five, adding $11.7 million to its $58.1 million domestic total.
According to a report from Variety,DopeandNeighbors 2: Sorority RisingactressKiersey Clemonsis the top choiceto play the female lead inThe Flashmovie, with Variety’s sources stating the character is likely to be that of Iris West. In the comics, West is a journalist and friend of Barry Allen, the alter ego of the Flash, played byEzra Millerwho made his debut as Allen inBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justiceand reprises the role inJustice League. Over at THR, film reporter Borys Kit says Clemons’ casting is not a done deal adding that British singer-songwriter andSouthpawactressRita Orais also in the mix as well asSing StreetbreakoutLucy Boynton.DopedirectorRick Famuyiwawill helmThe Flash, working from a script bySeth Grahame-Smith, which is based on a treatment byPhil LordandChris Miller. The story is said to be a team-up/buddy-type movie between the Flash andRay Fisher’sCyborg.The Flashis expected to start filming sometime this year for a 2018 release date.
In a report from Empire Magazine - Amblin, the production company founded bySteven Spielbergfamously known for producing science-fiction classics likeE.T.,Back To The FutureandGremlins– is heading back to the alien/sci-fi genrefor a new project entitledThe Fall- an alien invasion thriller, from a script by Australian writerPete Bridges. The story involves a divorced couple who attempts to rescue their children who are home alone in an Atlanta suburb during an alien invasion. There’s no word on who will star or direct with Empire stating it is unlikely Spielberg will helm the picture. Spielberg will next be filming the sci-fi adaptationReady Player One, which has already begun production in London. After that, he has an adaptation ofThe Kidnapping of Edgardo Mortarafollowed by a fifthIndiana Jonesfilm, which locks his schedule up until through 2019.
The folks over at That Hashtag Show caught up withX-MenandDeadpoolproducerSimon Kinbergat the Saturn Awards recently where the writer/producer confirmed the targeted filming date ofDeadpool 2, while also teasing a newX-Menmovie. Speaking about the status ofWolverine, Kinberg also teasedDeadpool 2, saying they’ll be shootingDeadpool 2at the beginning of next year. As for the long in developmentGambit, Kinberg said theyhave a great script and hope to shoot that movie at the beginning of spring of next year.
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Some new set pics from the rebootedThe Mummyhave arrived online,giving us a first look at the featured monsterSofia Boutellaas the Mummy. Boutella first broke out asSamuel L. Jackson’smurderous henchwoman inKingsman: The Secret Serviceand now co-stars in this month’sStar Trek Beyond.Alex Kurtzman, co-writer of the first twoStar Trekfilms directsThe Mummy, which is intended to be the beginning of a connected series of Universal Monster movies.Tom Cruiseheads the first installment, playing a military-type protagonist who is spurred into action when Boutella’s ancient queen is resurrected. The story takes place in present day London and also starsRussell Croweas Dr. Henry Jekyll alongsideCourtney B. VanceandJake Johnson.The Mummyopens in theaters on June 18, 2025.
A few new clips fromJason Bournehave been released onlinegiving us a better look at the highly anticipated sequel many thought would never come. DirectorPaul Greengrassand starMatt Damonreturn with Damon also officially working as a screenwriter alongside Greengrass andChristopher Rousethough Damon doesn’t have a final screenwriting credit.Jason Bournefinds the CIA’s most lethal former operative drawn out of the shadows in a post Snowden world. Damon is joined byAlicia Vikander,Vincent CasselandTommy Lee Jones, withJulia Stilesalso reprising her role in the series.Frank Marshallalso returns to produce.Jason Bourneopens in theaters on July 29th.
Colby Bean writes
Hey guys, since the embargo has lifted forGhostbustershas lifted and the reviews have started to come out and most of them have been pretty positive, which is great news, I’ve noticed people are now upset that its getting positive reviews. I’m seeing any positive review on youtube get flooded with dislikes and nasty comments about how everyone is lying and how they hope it bombs and attacking anyone that liked it. It seems like they just can’t accept that the film is actually good, why is that? Why would someone hope a movie is bad and people careers get ruined? To see all those negative things, like a Reddit thread where people want to tell people it’s bad so it bombs really upsets me especially knowing that so many people worked hard on this film and from what I’m hearing turned out good. Thanks for taking my question and tell Sinéad to keep up the incredible work.
Leah writes
Hi Collider movie crew, you guys are the best. Now that June has ended we are halfway through the year and I was wondering, what are the best movies of the year in your opinion? Thanks and keep up the good work!
