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Supreme Court upholds transgender sports bans: What to know and what’s next
The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld state bans on transgender students playing on girls sports teams, delivering another blockbuster setback to trans youth and their families in a decision that is likely to sustain similar laws in about half of the nation.
Supreme Court upholds transgender sports bans: What to know and what’s next
The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld state bans on transgender students playing on girls sports teams, delivering another blockbuster setback to trans youth and their families in a decision that is likely to sustain similar laws in about half of the nation.
Netflix and Superheroes Are Having a Rough Stretch on Streaming....
(Welcome to my weekly streaming ratings report, the single best guide to what’s popular in streaming TV and what isn’t. I’m the Entertainment Strategy Guy, a former streaming executive who now analyzes business strategy in the entertainment industry. If you were forwarded this email, please subscribe to get these insights each week.) I have a quick prediction before we start today’s article: You might see this data in future news articles. Not my specific charts or analysis, but the core trend I’ve been monitoring—Netflix is having a lackluster Q2—will become inescapable. Often, folks want to know “What does the data say?” Well, that’s what it says. I haven’t seen this analysis hit the trades really yet, but I have a feeling some other outlets are going to start making this case soon. Remember, you read it here first. You probably have read about the problems facing superhero films at the box office this weekend. Well, this week, I explore whether superheroes are dying on TV as well! And the data says: definitely maybe! We have a lot to cover in today’s Streaming Ratings Report, which covers the two weeks of 18-May and 25-May. Today, I’m just looking at TV, like Netflix’s disappointing Q2, superhero shows underwhelming, a few TV shows dropping off the charts, The Pitt finally ending its epic run on the viewership charts (and whether “view counts” change its status as one of the biggest shows of all time), all the flops, bombs and misses, and a whole lot more. Tomorrow, I’ve got a great rundown of the film side of things. Let’s dive right in! (Reminder: The streaming ratings report focuses on the U.S. market and compiles data from Nielsen’s weekly top ten viewership ranks, Luminate’s Top Ten Data, Showlabs, TV Time trend data, Samba TV household viewership, company datecdotes, Netflix hours viewed data, Google Trends, and IMDb to determine the most popular content. While most data points are current, Nielsen’s data covers the weeks of May 18th to May 31st, 2026. You can find a link to my terminology here.) Subscribe Television - Netflix’s Q2 Slump Continues Having analyzed streaming ratings for going on half a decade, I have learned to trust my gut, but I’m always relieved when I can find actual data to back it up. For example, after a string of very popular shows like Stranger Things, Bridgerton, The Lincoln Lawyer and The Night Agent came out, week after week, in January and February, my gut wondered if Netflix had enough new and returning TV shows to sustain them throughout the year. Since then, Netflix’s post-March slate of shows has not impressed me. This week seemed to feature a potential new hit, but then, like a classic Duffer Bros. TV show, there was a twist. I speak of The Boroughs, Netflix’s latest (and last) Duffer Bros. produced show. The pitch is “Stranger Things with older actors”. And it topped the Nielsen charts: With just two weeks of viewership, The Boroughs would have been a top 25 debut show last year: But here’s the twist: Netflix has already cancelled The Boroughs! What happened? Likely a few things. First, the show didn’t do as well globally as it did in the US. As What’s on Netflix showed, it lagged behind several other shows that got cancelled. Second, its completion rate was likely low; after an initial burst of interest, it quickly dropped off on the Samba TV and Luminate charts. Third, the Duffer Bros. left Netflix for Paramount, and that may have factored into Netflix’s decision here. (Though I tend to believe that if a show is doing well, Netflix would have kept greenlighting seasons.) Still, just because I can explain why Netflix may have cancelled this show doesn’t mean I’m justifying it. In particular, as I’ve noted before, Netflix is losing a lot of their bigger shows as they reach their natural ends, and they need to replace those shows. This show had the hallmarks of a big new genre show, and it’s their biggest hit of the last few months (in the US at least), but now it’s done. Netflix’s other show this week—The Four Seasons, the second season of the “hit” show from last year—definitely disappointed. Its sophomore season had about half the viewership of the first, only 12.7 million hours. It also only had a two week run on Samba TV, and its numbers were all down on Luminate too. In other words, even with two successes, the Q2 slump for Netflix looks real: I could add to the list of disappointments: Both Lord of the Files and Man on Fire had short runs on the Nielsen charts. Running Point’s sophomore season also opened to about half its viewership, similar to The Four Seasons. A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder’s second season—see below—didn’t even make any of the three viewership charts I track, unlike the first season. Netflix is absolutely having a dismal second three months of 2026. If this Nielsen data is any indication, and I think it is, I think this will show up in Netflix’s engagement report, and maybe even their financial outcomes. And the rest of June doesn’t look much better. We have two hit shows coming back—Sweet Magnolias, one of their quietest big shows, and Avatar: The Last Airbender, a big hit for them in 2024—but the other big swings are limited series crime thrillers i.e. no future season potential. Like I said above, sometimes when I uncover a juicy nugget like this, other outlets end up writing very similar articles mimicking the data without credit. We’ll see if that happens this time! Share Television - The State of Superhero Shows on Streaming When I first heard the pitch for Spider-Noir—a Sony TV show on Prime Video that binge-released eight episodes first on MGM+ then on Prime Video two days later—I had my doubts. It’s a live-action Spider-Man show set in the 1930s, starring Nicholas Cage, based on a cameo of a character in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. No, seriously, that’s the pitch. That could either go terrifically well or horribly wrong. Great because, Spider-Man. He’s the biggest superhero we have. I’ve seen tracking numbers that put the new _Spider-Man: Brand New Da_y as the blockbuster of the year and initial pre-sales back that up. And yet this Spider-Noir pitch feels very esoteric. (Also, the eight-episode binge release feels very “Amazon copying Netflix” again.) So what’s the data say? And what does this say about the future of superhero shows?
The Six Biggest Questions About ‘GTA VI’
We’ve learned a lot about the most anticipated video game of all time. But much of Rockstar’s blockbuster sequel to ‘Grand Theft Auto V’ remains a mystery.
Dave & Buster's Entertainment (NASDAQ:PLAY) Earns Market Perform Rating from Analysts at Citizens Jmp
Citizens Jmp began coverage on Dave & Buster's Entertainment in a report on Monday. They set a "market perform" rating for the company.
Summer Blockbuster Entertainment
“It’s summertime and the living is easy,” those words sung by Ella Fitzgerald in the 1960s might not ring as true in 2026, but summertime should still be the time […]
Famitsu review scores - June 28, 2026 - Star Fox for Nintendo Switch 2 and more
The latest Famitsu review scores for the week of June 28, 2026 are as follows: Star Fox – 8/9/9/8 The Last Salvage Squad – 8/7/8/7 Mousebusters – 7/8/8/6 Note that for each review, four editors gave out scores. The final total in the Famitsu review is there for out of a total of 40 points. For previous Famitsu scores, check...
‘Odyssey’ fever grips the Classics world
Fans of the ancient world are seizing their moment with the release of this summer’s blockbuster.
14 unique ways to celebrate America’s 250th birthday
Fireworks, hotdogs and summer blockbuster movies are Independence Day staples. But this year brings a flurry of unique and alternative events where Americans can come together, put aside our differences,
Rangers Land 37-Goal Star In Blockbuster Trade With Vegas
The New York Rangers have added a new star forward to their roster.According to TSN’s Darren Dreger, the Rangers have acquired forward Pavel Dorofeyev from the Vegas Golden Knights.Sportnet’s Elliotte Friedman later added that the Rangers are sending the 26th pick of the 2026 Entry Draft, the 92nd pick of this year’s draft, and their […] The post Rangers Land 37-Goal Star In Blockbuster Trade With Vegas appeared first on HEAVY.
Canada Inc. Is Ready for a Blockbuster Summer: Five Stories to Watch
Also: What’s behind sky-high bank valuations
Palmetto Sports Daily: Hornets star Lamelo Ball traded to Minnesota, Lamont Paris talks NIL negotiations
On the latest episode of Palmetto Sports Daily, the crew discusses the blockbuster trade sending LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves, and SC men’s basketball coach Lamont Paris discusses NIL contracts.
Grand Theft Auto VI pre-orders open, but don’t expect a physical copy
The blockbuster launch is expected to dwarf the box office takings of the year’s biggest movies with one industry analyst predicting it could make $1bn within an hour
In failing to address Pride Night controversy, Giants' Buster Posey risks tarnishing his once untouchable legacy
As Blockbusters Loom, Monkey Business at the Supreme Court
An unlikely trio of justices issued a slashing critique of plea bargains that included several references to orangutans.
Dave And Buster's Entertainment (PLAY) Stock Sees Fair Value Cut After Q1 Analyst Revisions
The fair value estimate for Dave & Buster's Entertainment has been revised from US$18.88 to US$17.00, bringing the price target closer to updated assumptions on comparable sales and earnings. Analysts link this adjustment to a balance of cautious near term expectations after Q1 and ongoing optimism that longer term changes in the business could still support the story if execution improves. Read on to see how this evolving narrative might shape how you track Dave & Buster's Entertainment from...
Trump to Meet With G.O.P. Senators Amid New Divisions
The president has been unhappy with pushback from Republican senators and a resistance to abandoning the filibuster to pass new voting restrictions.
Marvin Mims gets brutally honest over Denver Broncos offseason moves
When the Denver Broncos completed their NFL blockbuster trade for Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle, they moved one step closer to Super Bowl contention. A player of Waddle’s caliber almost certainly raises the ceiling of head coach Sean Payton’s…
Giants' Buster Posey has stern one-word response to possible Logan Webb trade
San Francisco Giants president of baseball operations Buster Posey addressed potentially trading star pitcher Logan Webb.
'The Adventures of Juan Planchard': A political thriller that reads like a blockbuster
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with author and filmmaker Jonathan Jakubowicz about his book The Adventures of Juan Planchard, now translated into English.
BMO Lowers Expectations After Dave & Buster’s Entertainment, Inc. (PLAY)’s EBITDA Miss
Dave & Buster’s Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLAY) is among the best low priced stocks to get rich in 2026. Andrew Strelzik, an analyst at BMO Capital, trimmed the price target on Dave & Buster’s Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLAY) to $22 from $24 on June 16. As highlighted by the analyst, the company’s Q1 EBITDA missed consensus by […]
What’s at Stake on a Blockbuster NYC Election Day
Tuesday is make or break for everyone from Jack Schlossberg to Brad Lander and will serve as a major test of Zohran Mamdani’s clout.
Giannis Antetokounmpo reportedly traded to Heat in blockbuster deal that spells the end of an era for Bucks
Breaking: Nets Land Randle, No. 28 Pick for Claxton
The Brooklyn Nets have made their biggest move of the offseason. In a blockbuster three-team trade, Brooklyn lands three-time All-Star Julius Randle and a first-round pick while parting ways with longtime center Nic Claxton.
Yankees Urged To Go Big With CJ Abrams Blockbuster Deal
The New York Yankees shouldn't be afraid to make a splash this summer.
Apple’s Eddy Cue on ‘F1’ Sequel, Why Apple TV Has Never Licensed Any Library Content and Being Inspired by Steve Jobs
Apple hasn’t officially greenlit a sequel to last year’s blockbuster “F1: The Movie,” but Eddy Cue — who oversees the tech giant’s entertainment businesses — said one will “hopefully” be coming, in pa...
Ranking the top 10 NFL offseasons: Myles Garrett trade was a win-win for two teams on AFC heavy list
From blockbuster free agent signings to draft-day steals, we rank the NFL franchises that made the biggest roster upgrades.
Senators trade All-Star Brady Tkachuk to Panthers in blockbuster for package that features 3 first-round picks, unites him with his brother
The Senators will receive three-first round picks and a second in exchange for dealing the All-Star winger in his prime.
Senators reportedly trading All-Star Brady Tkachuk to Panthers in blockbuster for package that features 3 first-round, unites him with his brother
The Senators will receive three-first round picks and a second in exchange for dealing the All-Star winger in his prime.
Senators reportedly trading All-Star Brady Tkachuk to Panthers in blockbuster for package that features 3 first-round, unites hit with his brother
The Senators will receive three-first round picks and a second in exchange for dealing the All-Star winger in his prime.
Panthers Acquire Brady Tkachuk From Ottawa In Blockbuster Trade
2026 NBA Mock Draft: Giannis Antetokounmpo trade would create chaos; Wizards select Darryn Peterson at No. 1
There is bound to be drama on draft night and in this mock draft, we project trades that could happen -- including the Giannis blockbuster
3 team NBA blockbuster trade involving Giannis Antetokounmpo gaining momentum
The Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors are heating up once again, and the latest reports suggest the race for the two-time MVP may be taking another dramatic turn. For weeks, speculation surrounding Antetokounmpo’s future has dominated NBA headlines off the court.…
Seahawks' Rival Announces Parting Shot After Blockbuster Trade
It appears that despite not being in the division anymore, one Seattle rival still wants to inflict pain on the franchise.
Dinosaurs invaded downtown St. Paul for blockbuster 1986 Science Museum exhibit
The brontosaurus and a 10-foot-tall Tyrannosaurus rex had been floated down the Mississippi River from Minneapolis that morning on coal barges to drum up publicity for the exhibit. It worked.
What happened to the cast of “Jaws”? See the stars of the first summer blockbuster more than 50 years later
Celebrating more than half a century of quoting, "You're gonna need a bigger boat."
The Market’s AI Fanfare Is Running Into a Harsh Political Reality
Anthropic’s hopes for a blockbuster IPO could depend as much on the ballot box as on investors.
George Lucas comes out of retirement for voice role in upcoming Hollywood blockbuster
George Lucas is coming out of retirement to provide a voice role in the first Hollywood blockbuster to directly involve him in over a decade —and it's not a 'Star Wars' or 'Indiana Jones' project.
Dolphins urged to make notable trade before 2026 season
The Miami Dolphins were urged to make a blockbuster trade ahead of the 2026 NFL season. Here's what ESPN wants Miami to do.
Commentary: ‘Disclosure Day’ underscores a Hollywood marketing dilemma
From "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" to "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial" and "War of the Worlds," a UFO-themed blockbuster from Steven Spielberg has long been a can’t-miss event, and last
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. Stock 12‑Month Price Target Cut to $19.78, Implies 61% Upside
Explore more price target data and ratings for Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. on the Forecasts tab, and track all previous and future analyst recommendations for Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. in the dedicated News Flow.Select reference data provided by FactSet. Copyright © 2026 FactSet R…
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. Stock 12‑Month Price Target Cut to $20.11, Implies 63% Upside
Explore more price target data and ratings for Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. on the Forecasts tab, and track all previous and future analyst recommendations for Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. in the dedicated News Flow.Select reference data provided by FactSet. Copyright © 2026 FactSet R…
Jaguars Hunting Season 2026: The New England Patriots
After a meteoric rise to the Super Bowl, Mike Vrabel’s squad faces offseason turmoil and a blockbuster trade before heading to Jacksonville for a high-stakes AFC showdown.
What's the latest on Giannis and Jaylen? O'Connor offers insight
Kevin O'Connor of Yahoo Sports joins Early Edition to share his latest intel on a potential Giannis Antetokounmpo-to-Boston blockbuster.
Dave & Buster's Entertainment Q1 Earnings Call Highlights
Dave & Buster's Entertainment (NASDAQ:PLAY) reported weaker-than-expected first-quarter results for fiscal 2026, with management pointing to macroeconomic pressure in April, a softer consumer backdrop and promotional missteps as contributors to a 5.4% decline in comparable store sales. Chief Ex
Dave & Buster's Entertainment Inc. (PLAY) Stock Falls on Q1 2026 Earnings
Dave & Buster's Entertainment Inc. (PLAY) reported first-quarter 2026 results with total revenue of $559.2 million, a 1.5% decline year-over-year, and gross profit of $479.4 million, down 1.3% versus the prior year.Total revenue: $559.2 million (-1.5% YoY)Gross profit: $479.4 million (-1.3% YoY)Operating profit: $46.9 million (-25.8% YoY)Net income attributable to common shareholders: $5.7 million (-73.7% YoY)Diluted earnings per share: $0.16 (-7
Review | Spielberg’s return to science fiction, “Disclosure Day” is a bold, messy blockbuster
Steven Spielberg is one of the most prolific directors of all time, so obviously, when he has a new movie coming out, I get incredibly excited. Spielberg’s return to science fiction with “Disclosure Day” is in many ways just what I expected from him, but also was head-scratching in some areas that I thought it...
How SpaceX employees, new millionaires should spend their IPO windfall
SpaceX's blockbuster IPO will ink thousands of new millionaires. Wealth advisors urge them to spend smartly.
Paramount's $111-billion Warner Bros. acquisition clears key hurdle
As expected, the U.S. Justice Department gave its consent for the blockbuster merger expected to reshape Hollywood
Jamie Dimon hosts SpaceX IPO celebration at JPMorgan HQ
Jamie Dimon is rolling out the red carpet for SpaceX employees. Take a look inside JPMorgan's lavish plan to celebrate SpaceX's blockbuster IPO.
Spielberg seeks blockbuster comeback with ‘Disclosure Day’
Steven Spielberg began tackling the story for his latest movie, "Disclosure Day," after a rare sequence of two films that fell flat at the box office. He started writing in
Drake Maye says A.J. Brown gives Patriots missing element
New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye is excited to play alongside star receiver A.J. Brown following the blockbuster trade.
OpenAI files confidential S-1, but says IPO 'may be a while'
OpenAI has filed its confidential S-1, the first official step on its path to a blockbuster IPO. The ChatGPT-maker announced the filing on Monday.
Anthony Gordon Shares Marcus Rashford's Advice After Barcelona Transfer
Anthony Gordon has opened up about his blockbuster £70m move from Newcastle to Barcelona, revealing the private role Marcus Rashford played in the transition.
Belmont Stakes Day Generates More Than $116 Million In Handle
Saturday's blockbuster Belmont Stakes Day program, highlighted by Golden Tempo’s victory in the 158th running of the $2-million Belmont Stakes (G1) presented by NYRA Bets, generated all-sources handle of $116,077,378 and paid attendance of 46,128. On-track handle for the 14-race Belmont Stakes Day ...
An Early Mock Trade To Give The Pirates’ Bullpen Help
The Pittsburgh Pirates’ bullpen is about as bad as one can get while not rebuilding. They’ve caused multiple late blown leads and heartbreaking disasters. The unfortunate reality is that no notable relievers are getting moved yet. ESPN’s Buster Olney even reported this. However, there might still be an opportunity for the Pirates to add someone. …
Will Mike Evans Regret Leaving Buccaneers for 49ers?
A franchise icon departs Tampa Bay chasing a second ring, but a blockbuster trade by a division rival threatens to derail Mike Evans' championship plans in San Francisco.
Bills, Vikings Connected in Massive $140M Trade Rumor
A proposal has been made from one prominent NFL Analyst, who predicted a blockbuster Justin Jefferson trade rumor connecting the Bills, Vikings.
US rate futures raise rate hike odds in December after jobs data
U.S. interest rate futures on Friday increased the chances that the Federal Reserves will raise interest rates by the December policy meeting after a blockbuster payrolls number for May, which sharply exceeded market expectations.
Wall St Week Ahead Blockbuster SpaceX IPO set to test high-flying US stocks rally
The long-awaited, massive SpaceX initial public offering is expected next week, a major event for the U.S. stock market, with investors wary of possible overexuberance after a stunning rally.
Barcelona battling Atletico Madrid for three blockbuster signings this summer
Barcelona and Atletico Madrid appear to be heading towards one of the most intriguing transfer battles of the summer, with both clubs targeting several of the same high-profile players ahead of the ne...
Rams Land Myles Garrett: Should the Lions Make a Move?
After the Rams landed Myles Garrett, the question shifts to Detroit: Should the Lions make a blockbuster move of their own, or trust the roster they've built?
Sporticast: Stephen Curry Takes His Longest-Distance Shot Yet
On the 558th Sporticast episode, hosts Scott Soshnick and Eben Novy-Williams discuss some of the biggest sports business stories of the week, including a blockbuster sneaker deal. Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry announced a 10-year agreement with Chinese brand Li-Ning earlier this week. Curry was a sneaker free agent for less than a year, …
SpaceX sets the stage for a record $75 billion IPO
Elon Musk’s SpaceX unveiled plans Wednesday to set a $135 share price in its initial public offering price, for a sale worth $75 billion. The blockbuster debut would make Musk – already the world’s richest person – the first-ever trillionaire.
Sean McVay breaks his silence on Aaron Donald returning
The Los Angeles Rams made a blockbuster trade with the Cleveland Browns to acquire the reigning Defensive Player of the Year in the NFL, Myles Garrett, who is coming off an NFL record-setting 23-sack season. Since acquiring the NFL’s single-season sack record holder, there has been more and more buzz surrounding a potential return of…
Milwaukee shouldn’t trade Giannis Antetokounmpo for one major reason
With constant trade talks swirling around superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, this could be the summer a blockbuster deal finally happens. The Bucks’ owner has made comments about wanting to make a move before the NBA Draft to acquire assets, and looking…
A Look At AMC Entertainment Holdings (AMC) Valuation As May Attendance Hits Highest Level Since 2019
AMC Entertainment Holdings (AMC) is back in focus after reporting its highest May attendance since 2019, with 25.5 million guests, along with a stock rally tied to recent blockbuster releases and revenue diversification efforts. See our latest analysis for AMC Entertainment Holdings. Recent box office wins and revenue experiments have coincided with a sharp 90 day share price return of 75.42% and a 30 day share price return of 42.76%, although the 1 year total shareholder return is still down...
Grading the Myles Garrett, A.J. Brown blockbuster NFL trades; Stanley Cup Final preview
Plus Serena Williams returns and Odell Beckham Jr. is back with Giants
Browns trade Myles Garrett to Rams in blockbuster deal that includes 2024 DROY Jared Verse
Dave & Buster’s Entertainment, Inc. to Report First Quarter 2026 Financial Results on June 15, 2026
DALLAS, June 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc., (NASDAQ:PLAY), ("Dave & Buster's" or "the Company"), an owner, operator, and franchisor of entertainment and dining venues, today announced that it will report financial results for its first quarter ended May 5, 2026 after the market closes on Monday, June 15, 2026. Management will host a conference call to discuss these results on Monday, June 15, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Central Time (5:00 p.m. Eastern Time). A live and
Browns reportedly trading Myles Garrett to Rams in blockbuster deal that includes 2024 DROY Jared Verse
3 Takeaways From Rams' Blockbuster Trade For Myles Garrett
The Los Angeles Rams continue their chase for another Super Bowl with a massive trade for Myles Garrett.
Myles Garrett traded from Browns to Rams as Los Angeles goes all in for Super Bowl run
Los Angeles is loading up for a Super Bowl run by acquiring the reigning Defensive Player of the Year in a historic blockbuster trade.
AMC Stock Pops as Blockbuster Sequels and Horror Hits Drive Big Attendance Numbers
AMC Entertainment stock soars after the movie theater operator announced 25.5 million people attended the theater last month, the strongest May attendance since before the Covid-19 pandemic.
Midland scores first $7.5M Dave & Buster's entertainment center
A new kind of entertainment is heading west.
Could Dejounte Murray Be Houston’s Next Point Guard?
Forget the flashy blockbusters. This former All-Star offers the steady playmaking and scoring punch Houston requires to stabilize their backcourt while navigating a high-stakes offseason pivot.
Sabalenka, Osaka clash in blockbuster French Open tie
Four-time Grand Slam champions Aryna Sabalenka and Naomi Osaka will go head-to-head in the first French Open women's night match in three years on Monday, as a host of men's players eye a maiden major quarter-final.Osaka struggled initially for form after rejoining the tour, but reached the US Open semi-finals last year, the first time she had made the second week of a Grand Slam event since winning her second Australian Open title in 2021.
Liverpool take massive step closer to blockbuster Yan Diomande agreement
Liverpool are moving closer to a blockbuster agreement for RB Leipzig star Yan Diomande.Liverpool have some major moves to make. In fact, they’ve just added a need for another one - in the dugout.Ar...
Backrooms is a certified blockbuster with a $38 million opening day
It’s already the biggest opening weekend for an A24 movie ever.
Giants’ Rafael Devers Makes Agency Change After Trade Report
The San Francisco Giants slugger has more than $225 million remaining on a blockbuster contract signed with the Boston Red Sox.
Dell stock explodes higher after blockbuster AI-fueled earnings
Dell is among a handful of 2000s-era computer companies that have gotten a major boost from AI. The company crushed analysts' earnings estimates.
Mount View MS Excels at 2026 National Science Olympiad
Mount View Middle School (MVMS) students medaled in three events (hovercraft, water quality and codebusters) and placed 10th as a team in Division B of the 2026 National Science Olympiad Tournament, held recently at the University of Southern California.
Browns Pour Cold Water On Hype Surrounding Deshaun Watson
There's been a lot of offseason hype surrounding Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson. Watson, who was traded from Houston to Cleveland in a blockbuster move that has been dubbed one of the worst NFL trades in recent history, could be on the verge of a comeback. The Browns could be leaning ...
Entertainment Tuesday Trivia: Which movie gave birth to the phrase “summer blockbuster?”
Do you know which movie gave birth to the phrase "summer blockbuster?"
The hill I will die on: If Hollywood blockbusters must dabble in science, can’t they get the small stuff right?
Project Hail Mary, Jurassic Park: from dino-mosquitoes to a spaceship’s roar, pointless mistakes on the scientific details make me wince, says science writer Helen Pilcher
Wegovy linked to rare “eye stroke” that can cause sudden blindness
A new analysis is raising concerns about Wegovy, the blockbuster weight-loss drug, after researchers found it may carry the highest risk of a rare “eye stroke” that can cause sudden vision loss. The study, based on millions of FDA side-effect reports, found the risk signal was nearly five times stronger for Wegovy than for Ozempic, despite both containing semaglutide.
Biggest summer movies hitting Florida theaters from May to August 2026
From "Star Wars," "Toy Story" and "Spider-Man," to original titles and literary adaptations, the biggest blockbuster movies coming out this summer.
What to watch in Georgia's blockbuster primary
Georgia is preparing for a blockbuster primary on Tuesday
Whoa! Netflix is Sending Narnia Heading to Theaters...What This Means for the Future of Film
(Welcome to the “Most Important Story of the Week”, my bi-weekly strategy column analyzing the most important (but often not buzziest) news story of the last two weeks. I’m the Entertainment Strategy Guy, a former streaming executive who now analyzes business strategy in the entertainment industry. Please subscribe.) Here’s a funny thing about the debate over whether streamers should release their movies in theaters first: Both sides think the other side represents the “conventional wisdom”. If you’ve been reading me for any amount of time, or even just scanned my front page, you know I think movies make more money by having a robust theatrical window compared to going straight-to-streaming. I’ve published thousands of words on this topic. And for years, I felt like I was standing up to a wave of opposition. See, while the “put your films in theaters to make money” take was obvious at any point before 2019, post-streaming revolution, most of the trendy thinkers took the opposite point of view. Big names argued that Netflix putting their film straight-to-streaming (“S-to-S” from here on out) actually made more money. Netflix was “disrupting” theaters, just as they disrupted Blockbuster Video, and since innovation is always good, this too was a great idea. This thinking then leaked into the mainstream business outlets like the Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg. I read many articles whose take boiled down to “Netflix makes tons of money from S-to-S releases” and “theaters were in structural decline” anyways. Covid-19 shutting down theaters and the 2023 strikes shutting down film production seemingly justified this point of view, as the box office struggled to return to 2017-2019 heights. Yet I’ve also read folks arguing the opposite point: the conventional wisdom says to put films in theaters! From some writers’ points of view, “everyone” actually agrees/agreed with my “send your films to theaters” take—especially the stodgy traditional studios—and folks still didn’t understand Netflix’s genius. I feel like, for the last two years, many people have argued this point as if it’s conventional wisdom. You know what? I may have been wrong. At this point, the “S-to-S strategy makes money” might be the minority viewpoint. Especially with the news this month that Netflix will put at least one film—Greta Gerwig’s Narnia film The Magician’s Nephew—in theaters in 2027 for a full 49-day run is big news. So that’s the story of the week, but I’ll also explain why they’re making this move now and why Netflix may not completely embrace theaters, along with other topics, like how I don’t buy Disney’s “super app” strategy, the latest good news out of the unions, my take on the latest attacks against free speech, and a whole lot more. Let’s get started. Subscribe Most Important Story of the Week - Netflix Goes to Theaters! Listen, I promise not to victory lap too hard today. As I just wrote, I’ve argued against sending films straight-to-streaming for—checks calendar—eight years now. Since 2018. Yikes. That’s a long time. And for years, others painted my thinking as “conventional” in that I was standing up for the status quo against trendy, cool disruption. And that’s not cool! But math is math, and I never could make the S-to-S numbers work. The only thing that ever enabled that model was Wall Street’s brief exuberance for it. It seems like the heads of Netflix now agree with me. (There were always rumors that former head of film for Netflix Scott Stuber argued internally for theatrical releases as well.) As they announced: “The Magician’s Nephew_—the first film in a Narnia series of films—will open on 12-Feb-2027, with a 49 day theatrical exclusive run.”_ I’m a little surprised at how little coverage this big change actually got. Credit to Bloomberg for leading with it and Matt Belloni’s The Town for highlighting it with the provocatively titled podcast “Hell Hath Frozen Over”. But after that? Instead of getting as much coverage as, say, the FCC’s latest egregious crackdown on free speech, this news story got crickets. But it’s massively more important for the future business of entertainment. So let’s start with the obvious question… Why Put Your Movies in Theaters? So…why should Netflix put (some!) of their movies in theaters? Well, I’ve already written that in a very, very, very long article from 2022: [ ](https://entertainment.substack.com/p/the-data-is-in-theatrical-films-massively) [ The Data Is In: Theatrical Films Massively Outperform Straight-To-Streaming Films ](https://entertainment.substack.com/p/the-data-is-in-theatrical-films-massively) Entertainment Strategy Guy · April 5, 2023 [ Read full story ](https://entertainment.substack.com/p/the-data-is-in-theatrical-films-massively) To summarize, theatrical runs make much more money, especially blockbusters, because they earn more money per viewing,1 and that helps boost home entertainment sales. Theatrical films also perform as well or better than the streaming-only films. Now, partially this is driven by increased marketing for said films, but said marketing ultimately boosts the awareness of the movies and drives improved streaming and library performance as well. Again, I’ve made this case after reviewing the economic models and streaming data for years. Just last week, Emily Horgan also made the case for kids films! Yes, it is probably conventional wisdom, but that’s also because it’s true! I’d also argue we’ve seen a lot of data in the various studios’ behavior. As I’ve noted before, the more a studio needs to make money, the likelier they are to put films in theaters. As such, Disney, Universal, Warner Bros., Paramount and Sony all send their major films to theaters. Even if they once made a big S-to-S push (*cough* Disney *cough*), they’ve since relented and returned to theaters. The tech companies don’t need to make money, per se, so it took them years to embrace theaters. Apple doesn’t need to make money because it doesn’t disclose their (likely) Quibi-sized losses each year. (They fear bad press more than losing money.) Amazon announced two years ago that they planned to make Amazon-MGM Studios/Prime Video profitable on its own, and guess what? Now they’re putting films in theaters. That leaves Netflix. They’re in between the “no need to make money at all” and the “desperately need to make money to offset linear TV declines”, so they had less pressure to put some films in theaters. Plus, for years, they were the sexy disruptor, and Wall Street rewarded them for that. (Honestly, they still do.) Yet, even Netflix likely saw the money they were leaving on the table (I’ve estimated it at an easy billion dollars before) so they changed their course. I heard one pundit argue that, because Netflix already makes so much money, they don’t need to make more money, which sort of goes against everything I’ve ever learned about business and economics. Again, to be super-nuanced, sending “films to theaters” does not mean EVERY film. TV movies have been a thing for decades. Lifetime films, Hallmark holiday films, Disney Channel Original Movies, and so on, don’t need theatrical runs. But films above a certain budget level (say $25 to 50 million) almost certainly need theaters to maximize their revenue. The Scenarios (with a Dose of Skepticism) Now time for some skepticism: it won’t surprise me at all if Netflix re-changes course. Specifically, Netflix announced that their Narnia film will go to theaters. And I’d bet anything we see KPop Demon Hunters 2: The Huntering2 also goes to theaters, cause it’s the surest hit outside of a Disney animated sequel right now. But how much does Netflix truly commit to theaters? They’ve already tried to emphasize that this is a one-off move. I see three broad scenarios:
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