What to know
Netflix is opening two entertainment and dining complexes… One in Pennsylvania (outside Philly) and another in Dallas, Texas. They’re not exactly theme parks, but they sound close. The Netflix Houses, as they’re being called, will offer dining options inspired by Netflix content, experiential activities (this article specifically mentions walking across the glass bridge from Squid Game), as well as shopping, because shopping. This seems like a logical next step for the streamer who is still hard at work establishing and reinforcing its own intellectual properties so it can truly compete with the Disney and Warner Bros. of the world. And as the world retreats into virtual and at-home experiences (part in thanks to Netflix), it’s nice to see somebody trying more tactile endeavors. 🍿
Inside Out 2 breaks records at the box office… A month ago analysts said the Pixar sequel would do $80M, then it opened to $155M domestic and $295M worldwide — the latter of which is a record for an animated film with a 3-day release window. The movie was also the biggest ever opening for a first-time director, which is pretty cool. So now there are 2 questions: Will it hit $1 billion at the box office? I think without much competition until Despicable Me 4 on July 3 — that answer is yes, it’s just a matter of how fast. And two, will Pixar make another Inside Out movie eventually? Which I think is also a yes, as you could just keep following Riley’s mind as she gets older and her feelings become more complex. 😮
Francis Ford Coppola’s Megalopolis getting September release in the U.S.… But will it have the part where an in-person actor comes out and talks to the screen? Signs point to no. 🌆
Modern Family stars reunite for WhatsApp ad… So bad news if you were hoping for a full on reboot or sequel series, but good news if you like branded content. 🤷🏻
Spaceballs sequel officially announced… With Josh Gad co-writing and starring. Gad is promising to do right by the original, but we’ll see. 🚀
Jordan Peele’s next movie is coming Halloween 2026… That’s too far away! 🎃
Will Smith to make sci-fi film Resistor at Sony… He’s back whether you like it or not. 🤖
Here are your 2024 Tony Award winners… Good job, Daniel Radcliffe! 🏆
Broadway’s Merrily We Roll Along to be filmed… Nice! 🎭
What’s new
Trigger Warning — June 21 | Netflix action movie | Ⓜ️
The Bikeriders — June 21 | Drama film in theaters | Ⓜ️ 73
Orphan Black: Echoes — June 23 | AMC drama series | Ⓜ️ 52
Returning: Shoresy s3