Tron: Ares Misses $50M Target; Pig Gains Popularity on Prime Video
Key Takeaways
- 'Tron: Ares' starring Jared Leto, earned $43.4M in its first week, below $50M target.
- Nicolas Cage's 'Pig' is now eighth-most-watched title globally on Prime Video as of October 18.
- 'I Love Lucca Comics & Games' explores the Lucca Comics & Games festival in Italy.
- IFC advocates for an 'Animal Actor' Oscar with 'Good Boy' star Indy as spokesperson.
- John Woo's Hong Kong action films showcased in 4K at Lumière Festival in Lyon, France.
Top Stories
Tron: Ares fails to hit $50M in first week.
As of its seventh day, Tron: Ares, starring Jared Leto, has collected $43.4 million at the North American box office, falling short of its $50 million target in the first week. The film's $180 million budget is now in question.
Nicolas Cage's Pig surges in popularity on Prime Video.
On October 18, 2025, Nicolas Cage's film Pig ranked as the eighth-most-watched title globally on Prime Video. Despite a modest box office performance in 2021, the film has garnered critical acclaim.
Documentary explores Lucca Comics & Games as transformative space.
Released on October 19, 2025, Manlio Castagna's documentary 'I Love Lucca Comics & Games' explores the Lucca Comics & Games festival in Italy. The film highlights the event's role as a space of liberation and community for over 300,000 visitors.
IFC advocates for 'Animal Actor' Oscar with 'Good Boy' star.
On October 17, 2025, IFC issued an open letter to the Academy, advocating for an 'Animal Actor' Oscar, with 'Good Boy' star Indy as spokesperson. The letter questions why animal performances have never been recognized, as 'Good Boy' is set to release in Taiwan on October 17 with a 90% Rotten Tomatoes score.
John Woo's Hong Kong action films showcased in 4K at Lumière.
Starting October 19, 2025, John Woo's 'A Better Tomorrow,' 'The Killer,' and 'Hard Boiled' are being showcased in 4K at the Lumière Festival in Lyon, France. The screenings mark a significant re-release for these seminal works.