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2026
'Other Mommy' debuts with $27.5 million to top the North American box office
The supernatural horror film 'Other Mommy', starring Jessica Chastain and directed by Rob Savage, opened at number one at the North American box office with $27.5 million from 3,365 theatres in its opening weekend, exceeding expectations despite disappointing reviews from critics and audiences. With approximately $17.6 million collected internationally across 50 markets, its worldwide opening reached around $45.2 million, a performance the report says provides a boost for Universal Pictures and Blumhouse.
2021
Peacock acquires rights to a new Exorcist trilogy
Peacock acquired the rights to a new Exorcist trilogy. The article reports that Universal Pictures and Peacock, in collaboration with Blumhouse and Morgan Creek, closed a deal to purchase the rights for the franchise.
2021
Jacob & Co. announces long-term partnership with Universal Pictures
Jacob & Co. announced plans to establish a long-term, broad collaboration with Universal Pictures, the parent company of the Fast & Furious film franchise, to create watches and other products supporting the franchise.
2021
Jacob & Co. launches Fast & Furious Twin Turbo watch
Jacob & Co. announced the launch of the limited-edition Fast & Furious Twin Turbo watch, a collaboration-themed watch inspired by the Fast & Furious film franchise. The series is limited to nine pieces.
2021
Dodge launches F9 Superpower campaign
Dodge launched the Superpower campaign in support of F9, including a 60-second video across Dodge's social and digital media channels.
2021
Dodge and Universal Pictures announce F9 promotional partnership
Dodge announced a promotional partnership with Universal Pictures for the film F9.
2020
Faizon Love sues Universal Pictures over film poster
Faizon Love filed a racial discrimination lawsuit against Universal Pictures, alleging that the studio erased him from the overseas poster for Couples Retreat and continued using it.
2020
Universal Pictures acquires movie rights to The Mister
Universal Pictures acquired the movie rights to E.L. James’ novel The Mister after a bidding war. James will produce the adaptation.
2019
AMC Theatres enters film sales and rental deals with five major studios
AMC Theatres entered deals with Disney, Warner Bros., Universal Pictures, Sony Pictures, and Paramount to sell and rent movies through its service.