Bollywood
Baththa: When a Gangster Learns to Listen
The film’s central relationship, humour and performances compensate for its uneven pacing and tonal shifts.
13 Oct 20262 min
Topic
#2026Movies
Everything the desk has filed on 2026 Movies.
Box Office
Practical Magic 2 Box Office: Sequel Nears Exit After Underwhelming Run
Practical Magic 2 is nearing the end of its North American theatrical run, having grossed $67.3 million domestically — less than $4 million from closing. Despite outperforming the original film globally, the sequel is unlikely to break even on its $75 million budget.
12 Oct 20261 min
Box Office
Baththa Ends With a Plate of Food, Not a Gun
Baththa’s final act isn’t defiance. It’s acceptance. A man who ruled through fear learns to live through grace.
9 Oct 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Jessica Chastain Explains Title Choice for Horror Film Other Mommy
Jessica Chastain’s new horror film Other Mommy hits theatres this Friday — and the title is already sparking debate. Not because of the movie’s plot, but because of a single word: why ‘Mommy’ instead of ‘Mother’?
6 Oct 20261 min
Breaking Hype
Ben Affleck’s New Netflix Thriller Animals Drops October 9
Ben Affleck’s new Netflix thriller Animals drops Friday, October 9 — and it’s already sparking chatter in the global streaming war.
6 Oct 20262 min
Regional Cinema
Sigma Opens With a Bang — And a Debut That Feels Like a Future
Sigma opens today — and with it, the curtain rises on a debut that’s less a launchpad and more a crash test.
3 Oct 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Street Fighter Aims for $40M Opening
Street Fighter's opening weekend projection sits at $30M–$40M, a solid start but far from The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’s $429.8M domestic total. Still, it could surpass Mortal Kombat II’s $79.8M haul and cross $100M.
1 Oct 20261 min