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January 7, 2026

The UK box office had its best year since COVID in 2025

The U.K. box office generated £1.07 billion in 2025, marking its most successful year since the COVID-19 pandemic, though still 21 percent below pre-COVID levels. The top ten films of the year were all sequels, remakes, or adaptations, with "A Minecraft Movie" leading at £56.8 million. Other top films included "Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy" (£46.3 million), "Wicked: For Good" (£45.8 million), "Lilo & Stitch" (£37.3 million), and "Jurassic World Rebirth" (£36.1 million). Notably, no superhero films made the top half of the chart for the first time since 2020. Gen Z audiences showed a 25 percent increase in cinema attendance in 2025.

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November 30, 2025

Unreal Engine 5.7 Venice Next-Gen Tech Demo Released

Scans Factory has released a tech demo using Unreal Engine 5.7, featuring the city of Venice, which is available for download. The demo includes over 500 assets, allowing players to explore various aspects of Venetian life. Performance testing on a high-end gaming rig showed 40FPS at Native 4K resolution with Cinematic Settings, and over 65FPS at Ultra settings. A walkthrough video and performance comparison between UE5.4 and UE5.7 are also provided. Additionally, various free fan-made projects in Unreal Engine 5 include remakes of popular games and other tech demos.

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November 23, 2025

Why I love Injustice 2’s story mode

Injustice 2 features a darker narrative where Superman has established a regime called The Regime after the death of Lois Lane at the hands of the Joker, leading to Batman's rebellion. Superman is imprisoned for his actions, and characters like Green Arrow and Gorilla Grodd experience significant changes. Green Lantern transforms into a Red Lantern due to regret over his past choices. While the game showcases various characters effectively, Wonder Woman is given a lesser role. Swamp Thing emerges as a strong contender in battles due to his unique abilities and connection to nature.

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November 6, 2025

Minecraft Has Received a Surprise Dragon Ball Z DLC

Minecraft has released a Dragon Ball Z DLC for 1,510 Minecoins, featuring 11 characters including Goku, Vegeta, Gohan, and Frieza, and allowing gameplay modes such as solo, co-op, or 5v5 free-for-all. Players can explore locations like the Cell Games Arena and Planet Namek, and utilize combat mechanics with unique moves for each character. Two complimentary items are included: the 'Become Saiyan' skin pack and the Scouter Character Creator item.

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October 28, 2025

GRTV News – Warner Bros. wants A Minecraft Movie to sweep the Oscars

Warner Bros is launching an Oscar campaign for the upcoming Minecraft movie, promoting it for various categories, including Best Director for Jared Hess and Best Actor for Jack Black. The studio has had a successful year with notable releases, including the DC Universe films and the Minecraft movie, which has performed well at the box office. Historically, blockbuster films like the Minecraft adaptation are typically recognized in technical categories, although skepticism exists about its potential to compete for top honors at the Oscars.

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October 27, 2025

A Minecraft Movie Launches “For Your Consideration” Awards Campaign

A Minecraft Movie has launched an awards campaign for recognition at events like the Academy Awards and Golden Globes, as announced by Warner Bros. Released earlier this year, the film has received positive reviews and impressive box office performance, currently ranking as the third-highest-grossing film of 2025. It is competing for major awards, including Best Picture, Best Director for Jared Hess, and Best Actor for Jack Black, along with potential nominations for Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Production Design, Best Visual Effects, and Best Original Song for "I Feel Alive." A sequel is already in production.

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October 26, 2025

Warner Bros. Is Lobbying For A Minecraft Movie To Win Academy Awards

Warner Bros. is campaigning for A Minecraft Movie to be considered for the Academy Awards, launching a "For Your Consideration" website detailing potential nominations. The film is being nominated for Best Picture, Best Director (Jared Hess), Best Actor (Jack Black), Best Supporting Actor (Jason Momoa, Sebastian Hansen), and Best Supporting Actress (Emma Myers, Danielle Brooks, Jennifer Coolidge), along with various technical categories such as Best Cinematography and Best Visual Effects. The Academy Awards ceremony is scheduled for March 2025, with nominations announced in January 2026. A Minecraft Movie has grossed over 0 million globally, making it the second highest-grossing video game adaptation and the 69th highest-grossing film overall. A sequel is planned for 2027, featuring the character Alex alongside Steve.

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October 12, 2025

‘A Minecraft Movie’ sequel announced with 2027 release

Warner Bros. has announced a sequel to 'A Minecraft Movie,' set for global release on July 23, 2027. Director Jared Hess returns, co-writing the screenplay with Chris Galletta. Legendary Entertainment will finance and produce the film, with key team members including Mary Parent, Cale Boyter, Roy Lee, Eric McLeod, Kayleen Walters, Torfi Frans Ólafsson, and Jason Momoa. The original film, released in 2025, grossed nearly a billion worldwide and was the top domestic film of that year. A teaser poster for the sequel suggests new characters may join the adventure, and there is speculation about the return of Jack Black. The sequel's release coincides with a busy summer for Warner Bros., following the premiere of 'Superman: Man of Tomorrow.' Warner Bros. aims to strengthen its position in the gaming-to-cinema market with this sequel. Further details on casting and the narrative are expected soon.

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October 12, 2025

The Need for Speed Underground 2 Unreal Engine 5 Fan Remake Looks Better Than Ever

In January 2025, a demo for a fan remake of Need for Speed Underground 2 using Unreal Engine 5 was unveiled. The project, developed by apfelbaum, features a fully playable Career Mode, although it currently lacks AI opponents, traffic, and destructible environments. Future updates are expected to improve driving mechanics, introduce a new weather system, and update the car paint model. A new launcher will be introduced to streamline user experience, allowing easy downloads, updates, and integrity checks of game files. The previous demo is accessible through RPGGameplay’s Discord server. Additionally, various other fan-made demos are available, including remakes of popular games like Superman, Halo 3: ODST, and more.

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September 27, 2025

Warner Bros First Studio This Year To Cross $4 Billion At Global Box Office

Warner Bros became the first studio to surpass billion at the global box office in 2023, marking the first time since 2019. The studio had 11 theatrical releases this year, down from 20 in 2019, with a domestic gross of 5 million and an international total of 0 million. The film "One Battle After Another," starring Leonardo DiCaprio, is projected to debut with a global box office of million. Under the leadership of James Gunn and Peter Safran, the DC franchise has seen revitalization, particularly with the release of "Superman." Warner Bros had nine films open at No. 1 and achieved 15 weekends at the top domestically and globally in 2023. Seven consecutive films opened to over 0 million, a record since Disney's five titles last year. New Line, Warner Bros' genre label, achieved five consecutive weekends at No. 1, generating over billion from horror films. Warner Bros set records by being the only studio since 2009 to have two films gross over 0 million on the same weekend. The studio led the box office in April with billion, July with 8 million, and August with 8 million, commanding 36% of the domestic gross as of September. Warner Bros' top releases in 2023 include "A Minecraft Movie" (7.8 million), "F1: The Movie" (4.3 million), "Superman" (5.3 million), "The Conjuring: Last Rites" (2 million), "Sinners" (6 million), "Final Destination Bloodlines" (0 million), "Weapons" (0 million), and "Mickey 17" (0 million). Disney is expected to reach the billion mark with upcoming releases like "Tron: Ares," "Zootopia 2," and "Avatar: Fire and Ash."