Black Adam Wins Another Weekend Box Office and Crosses $250 Million Globally

Black Adam has won the box office for the second time in a row and has surpassed $111 million domestically and $250 million globally.

As reported by Variety, Black Adam saw a 59% decline from its $67 million domestic opening with ticket sales reaching $27.7 million between Friday and Sunday. The decline is very much in line with other films in the superhero genre. For example, Thor: Love and Thunder saw a 68% decline after its first weekend, Shang-Chi fell 52%, and Eternals dropped 61%.

Black Adam didn't have much in the way of new competition this weekend, as Prey for the Devil was the only new movie to place in the top five - third place to be exact - with $7 million.

Just like last week, Julia Roberts and George Clooney's Ticket to Paradise took second place with a respectable $10 million performance and a decline of only 39% from last weekend. Ticket to Paradise has earned $33 million domestically and $85 million internationally for a global total of $119 million.

Smile and Halloween Ends rounded out the top five and helped ensure that, for Halloween, three of the top five films this past weekend were from the horror genre.

Other notable films at the box office this weekend were Terrifier 2, the buzzy slasher film that placed eighth and has now grossed $7.63 million on a $250,000 budget. Tár and Till, which have both been reviewing very well, were only able to take seventh and tenth, respectively.

For more, be sure to check out our Black Adam review, the news that Henry Cavill is officially back as Superman, and the best new movies you should look forward to this spooky season.

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Black Adam Wins Another Weekend Box Office and Crosses $250 Million Globally

Black Adam has won the box office for the second time in a row and has surpassed $111 million domestically and $250 million globally.

As reported by Variety, Black Adam saw a 59% decline from its $67 million domestic opening with ticket sales reaching $27.7 million between Friday and Sunday. The decline is very much in line with other films in the superhero genre. For example, Thor: Love and Thunder saw a 68% decline after its first weekend, Shang-Chi fell 52%, and Eternals dropped 61%.

Black Adam didn't have much in the way of new competition this weekend, as Prey for the Devil was the only new movie to place in the top five - third place to be exact - with $7 million.

Just like last week, Julia Roberts and George Clooney's Ticket to Paradise took second place with a respectable $10 million performance and a decline of only 39% from last weekend. Ticket to Paradise has earned $33 million domestically and $85 million internationally for a global total of $119 million.

Smile and Halloween Ends rounded out the top five and helped ensure that, for Halloween, three of the top five films this past weekend were from the horror genre.

Other notable films at the box office this weekend were Terrifier 2, the buzzy slasher film that placed eighth and has now grossed $7.63 million on a $250,000 budget. Tár and Till, which have both been reviewing very well, were only able to take seventh and tenth, respectively.

For more, be sure to check out our Black Adam review, the news that Henry Cavill is officially back as Superman, and the best new movies you should look forward to this spooky season.

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Adam Bankhurst is a news writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @AdamBankhurst and on Twitch.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Will Get Its Hardcore Mode, Now Called Tier 1, in November

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2's hardcore playlist, which is now called Tier 1, will not arrive until the start of the game's first season on November 16, 2022.

As detailed on an official Call of Duty blogpost, the Tier 1 playlists offer a "more challenging experience compared to traditional Multiplayer. Operators have less health and limited HUD elements, and friendly fire is on. These elements are consistent in all game modes that support the Tier 1 variant."

The Tier 1 playlist isn't the only thing Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 owners will have to wait for, as the game's Battle Pass will also go live on the first day of Season 01 alongside the long-awaited arrival of Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0.

Speaking of Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0, which will be free-to-play and will include the traditional battle royale gameplay with a new twist, the game will also include a new "extraction mode" called DMZ that appears to be similar to titles like Escape from Tarkov.

Warzone 2.0 is a "fully revamped experience" and will take place in the desert of Al Mazrah, a fictional region of Western Asia. Players will contend with A.I. as well as real players if they want to be the last ones standing. There will also be a new "Multi-Circle closure," water combat, a new gulag, and more.

While you wait for the Tier 1 Playlist and Warzone 2.0, be sure to check out our review of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2's campaign to see if it's worth your time.

You can also jump into all the other multiplayer offerings, and our wiki guides will help you become the best of the best. Some highlights include our best tips for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2's multiplayer, how progression works, and what the best settings are to choose.

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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Will Get Its Hardcore Mode, Now Called Tier 1, in November

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2's hardcore playlist, which is now called Tier 1, will not arrive until the start of the game's first season on November 16, 2022.

As detailed on an official Call of Duty blogpost, the Tier 1 playlists offer a "more challenging experience compared to traditional Multiplayer. Operators have less health and limited HUD elements, and friendly fire is on. These elements are consistent in all game modes that support the Tier 1 variant."

The Tier 1 playlist isn't the only thing Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 owners will have to wait for, as the game's Battle Pass will also go live on the first day of Season 01 alongside the long-awaited arrival of Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0.

Speaking of Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0, which will be free-to-play and will include the traditional battle royale gameplay with a new twist, the game will also include a new "extraction mode" called DMZ that appears to be similar to titles like Escape from Tarkov.

Warzone 2.0 is a "fully revamped experience" and will take place in the desert of Al Mazrah, a fictional region of Western Asia. Players will contend with A.I. as well as real players if they want to be the last ones standing. There will also be a new "Multi-Circle closure," water combat, a new gulag, and more.

While you wait for the Tier 1 Playlist and Warzone 2.0, be sure to check out our review of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2's campaign to see if it's worth your time.

You can also jump into all the other multiplayer offerings, and our wiki guides will help you become the best of the best. Some highlights include our best tips for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2's multiplayer, how progression works, and what the best settings are to choose.

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Adam Bankhurst is a news writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @AdamBankhurst and on Twitch.

The Witcher Renewed for Season 4 by Netflix, Liam Hemsworth to Replace Henry Cavill as Geralt of Rivia

Netflix's The Witcher will officially be returning for a fourth season, but it will be doing so with a new Geralt of Rivia as Liam Hemsworth will be replacing Henry Cavill after Season 3.

Netflix shared the news alongside quotes from both Cavill and Hemsworth.

“My journey as Geralt of Rivia has been filled with both monsters and adventures, and alas, I will be laying down my medallion and my swords for Season 4," Cavill said. "In my stead, the fantastic Mr Liam Hemsworth will be taking up the mantle of the White Wolf. As with the greatest of literary characters, I pass the torch with reverence for the time spent embodying Geralt and enthusiasm to see Liam's take on this most fascinating and nuanced of men. Liam, good sir, this character has such a wonderful depth to him, enjoy diving in and seeing what you can find.”

“As a Witcher fan I’m over the moon about the opportunity to play Geralt of Rivia," Hemsworth said. "Henry Cavill has been an incredible Geralt, and I’m honoured that he’s handing me the reins and allowing me to take up the White Wolf’s blades for the next chapter of his adventure. Henry, I’ve been a fan of yours for years and was inspired by what you brought to this beloved character. I may have some big boots to fill, but I’m truly excited to be stepping into The Witcher world.”

This news follows the equally internet-breaking news that Cavill would be returning as Superman in the DCEU. There is no word if these two decisions were related, but the timing of the announcements does lend to the possibility.

Liam Hemsworth is the younger brother of Chris Hemsworth, the actor who plays Thor in the MCU, and he has starred in such films as The Hunger Games as Gale Hawthorne and Independence Day: Resurgence as Jake Morrison.

Season 3 of Netflix's The Witcher will be released in Summer 2023, but we still don't know much about it. The first poster for the upcoming season was revealed at Netflix's TUDUM showcase, and it showed a shattering Wolf medallion that belongs to Geralt's School of the Wolf alongside a swallow - the symbol of Ciri.

For more, check out our breakdown of what to expect from this next installment of The Witcher.

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The Witcher Renewed for Season 4 by Netflix, Liam Hemsworth to Replace Henry Cavill as Geralt of Rivia

Netflix's The Witcher will officially be returning for a fourth season, but it will be doing so with a new Geralt of Rivia as Liam Hemsworth will be replacing Henry Cavill after Season 3.

Netflix shared the news alongside quotes from both Cavill and Hemsworth.

“My journey as Geralt of Rivia has been filled with both monsters and adventures, and alas, I will be laying down my medallion and my swords for Season 4," Cavill said. "In my stead, the fantastic Mr Liam Hemsworth will be taking up the mantle of the White Wolf. As with the greatest of literary characters, I pass the torch with reverence for the time spent embodying Geralt and enthusiasm to see Liam's take on this most fascinating and nuanced of men. Liam, good sir, this character has such a wonderful depth to him, enjoy diving in and seeing what you can find.”

“As a Witcher fan I’m over the moon about the opportunity to play Geralt of Rivia," Hemsworth said. "Henry Cavill has been an incredible Geralt, and I’m honoured that he’s handing me the reins and allowing me to take up the White Wolf’s blades for the next chapter of his adventure. Henry, I’ve been a fan of yours for years and was inspired by what you brought to this beloved character. I may have some big boots to fill, but I’m truly excited to be stepping into The Witcher world.”

This news follows the equally internet-breaking news that Cavill would be returning as Superman in the DCEU. There is no word if these two decisions were related, but the timing of the announcements does lend to the possibility.

Liam Hemsworth is the younger brother of Chris Hemsworth, the actor who plays Thor in the MCU, and he has starred in such films as The Hunger Games as Gale Hawthorne and Independence Day: Resurgence as Jake Morrison.

Season 3 of Netflix's The Witcher will be released in Summer 2023, but we still don't know much about it. The first poster for the upcoming season was revealed at Netflix's TUDUM showcase, and it showed a shattering Wolf medallion that belongs to Geralt's School of the Wolf alongside a swallow - the symbol of Ciri.

For more, check out our breakdown of what to expect from this next installment of The Witcher.

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Adam Bankhurst is a news writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @AdamBankhurst and on Twitch.

The Shining’s Shelley Duvall is Returning to Film for the First Time in 20 Years in New Horror Movie

Shelley Duvall, the actress who played Wendy Torrance in The Shining, is returning to film for the first time in 20 years in the upcoming horror film The Forest Hills.

As reported by Deadline, Duvall will star in the indie horror-thriller from writer-director Scott Goldberg, and she will join a cast that includes Edward Furlong, Chiko Mendez, and Dee Wallace. As for the film itself, it "follows a disturbed man who is tormented by nightmarish visions, after enduring head trauma while camping in the Catskill Mountains."

Duvall will play the mother of Mendez's character Rico, who is "mentally and emotionally disturbed." Furthermore, Duvall's character will also serve as Rico's inner voice throughout the film. You can check out the first behind-the-scenes still of Duvall from The Forest Hills below.

“We are huge fans of The Shining and it’s honestly one of my favorite horror movies of all time, up there with John Carpenter’s Halloween and George A. Romero’s Day of the Dead with the dark tones they delivered in their movies, along with perfect scores and elements that make them my personal favorites,” said Goldberg. “Shelley contributed to The Shining being an absolute masterpiece by giving her all, and performing in a way that really showcased the fear and horror of a mother in isolation.”

Duvall was last seen on the big screen in 2002's Manna from Heaven as Detective Dubrinski, and she announced her retirement from acting following the release of the film. Prior to her retirement, she had an impressive career that earned her a Cannes Film Festival Award, a Peabody Award, and nominatioons for a British Academy Award and two Primetime Emmy Awards.

She's starred as Olive Oyl in Robert Altman's live-action Popeye film, as Dame Pansy in Terry Gilliam's Time Bandits, and many more. She also appeared in supporting roles in such films as Steven Soderbergh's The Underneath and Woody Allen's Annie Hall.

The Shining is one of the most celebrated horror films of all time, but, according to Duvall's chat with THR, it was not an easy film to create. Over the 56-week shoot, Duvall said that she was required to cry nearly every day.

"After a while, your body rebels. It says: ‘Stop doing this to me. I don’t want to cry every day.’ And sometimes just that thought alone would make me cry. To wake up on a Monday morning, so early, and realize that you had to cry all day because it was scheduled — I would just start crying.”

For more, check out where The Shining ranks on our list of the 25 best horror movies of all time and on our list of the best Stephen King movies.

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The Shining’s Shelley Duvall is Returning to Film for the First Time in 20 Years in New Horror Movie

Shelley Duvall, the actress who played Wendy Torrance in The Shining, is returning to film for the first time in 20 years in the upcoming horror film The Forest Hills.

As reported by Deadline, Duvall will star in the indie horror-thriller from writer-director Scott Goldberg, and she will join a cast that includes Edward Furlong, Chiko Mendez, and Dee Wallace. As for the film itself, it "follows a disturbed man who is tormented by nightmarish visions, after enduring head trauma while camping in the Catskill Mountains."

Duvall will play the mother of Mendez's character Rico, who is "mentally and emotionally disturbed." Furthermore, Duvall's character will also serve as Rico's inner voice throughout the film. You can check out the first behind-the-scenes still of Duvall from The Forest Hills below.

“We are huge fans of The Shining and it’s honestly one of my favorite horror movies of all time, up there with John Carpenter’s Halloween and George A. Romero’s Day of the Dead with the dark tones they delivered in their movies, along with perfect scores and elements that make them my personal favorites,” said Goldberg. “Shelley contributed to The Shining being an absolute masterpiece by giving her all, and performing in a way that really showcased the fear and horror of a mother in isolation.”

Duvall was last seen on the big screen in 2002's Manna from Heaven as Detective Dubrinski, and she announced her retirement from acting following the release of the film. Prior to her retirement, she had an impressive career that earned her a Cannes Film Festival Award, a Peabody Award, and nominatioons for a British Academy Award and two Primetime Emmy Awards.

She's starred as Olive Oyl in Robert Altman's live-action Popeye film, as Dame Pansy in Terry Gilliam's Time Bandits, and many more. She also appeared in supporting roles in such films as Steven Soderbergh's The Underneath and Woody Allen's Annie Hall.

The Shining is one of the most celebrated horror films of all time, but, according to Duvall's chat with THR, it was not an easy film to create. Over the 56-week shoot, Duvall said that she was required to cry nearly every day.

"After a while, your body rebels. It says: ‘Stop doing this to me. I don’t want to cry every day.’ And sometimes just that thought alone would make me cry. To wake up on a Monday morning, so early, and realize that you had to cry all day because it was scheduled — I would just start crying.”

For more, check out where The Shining ranks on our list of the 25 best horror movies of all time and on our list of the best Stephen King movies.

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Adam Bankhurst is a news writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @AdamBankhurst and on Twitch.

Hugh Jackman Reveals One of His Most Humiliating Moments From Before He Was Wolverine

While the world knows Hugh Jackman as the legendary actor behind such iconic roles as Wolverine, there was a time before he became an X-Men when even he felt like he was a "nobody" and found himself in one particularly humiliating moment.

As reported by Variety, Jackman revealed a story about when he auditioned for the role of Sandra Bullock's love interest in Miss Congeniality. Jackman didn't want the role, but his agent encouraged him to try as it would help with his negotiations for Someone Like You with Ashley Judd were he to get it.

When you think of Jackman now, you may think he'd walk into an audition with all the confidence in the world and have no problem securing any role he'd like, but this wasn't the case.

"No one knew X-Men yet," Jackman said. "I was a nobody."

He read with Bullock for the audition and was blown away by her talent. He was so impressed that he simply felt outmatched in every way.

"‘Holy shit! She’s amazing! And so quick and fast," Jackman recalls. "I’m not even vaguely up to speed here.’ I was pedaling as fast as I could, but I didn’t know the script well enough. It was the first time I’d tested [with another actor]. I was impressed that she was in there. I didn’t expect her to be in there. I’m guessing eight people she tested with.”

Jackman's feelings were not unfounded, as he lost the role to Benjamin Bratt. As if that wasn't enough of a loss, he had the added embarrassment of losing a role that his agent thought was an easy win for him.

“That’s humiliating, when your agent says, ‘I don’t want you to get this job, but just go get it.’ And then you don’t get it,” Jackman said.

Jackman had already finished filming his debut as Wolverine in X-Men when he auditioned and, despite this one setback, he quickly found his footing, and the rest, as they say, is history.

If you want to learn a bit more about that history and his future, be sure to read up on the internet-breaking news that Jackman will be returning as Wolverine for the first time since 2017 to star in Deadpool 3 alongside Ryan Reynolds.

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Adam Bankhurst is a news writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @AdamBankhurst and on Twitch.

Hugh Jackman Reveals One of His Most Humiliating Moments From Before He Was Wolverine

While the world knows Hugh Jackman as the legendary actor behind such iconic roles as Wolverine, there was a time before he became an X-Men when even he felt like he was a "nobody" and found himself in one particularly humiliating moment.

As reported by Variety, Jackman revealed a story about when he auditioned for the role of Sandra Bullock's love interest in Miss Congeniality. Jackman didn't want the role, but his agent encouraged him to try as it would help with his negotiations for Someone Like You with Ashley Judd were he to get it.

When you think of Jackman now, you may think he'd walk into an audition with all the confidence in the world and have no problem securing any role he'd like, but this wasn't the case.

"No one knew X-Men yet," Jackman said. "I was a nobody."

He read with Bullock for the audition and was blown away by her talent. He was so impressed that he simply felt outmatched in every way.

"‘Holy shit! She’s amazing! And so quick and fast," Jackman recalls. "I’m not even vaguely up to speed here.’ I was pedaling as fast as I could, but I didn’t know the script well enough. It was the first time I’d tested [with another actor]. I was impressed that she was in there. I didn’t expect her to be in there. I’m guessing eight people she tested with.”

Jackman's feelings were not unfounded, as he lost the role to Benjamin Bratt. As if that wasn't enough of a loss, he had the added embarrassment of losing a role that his agent thought was an easy win for him.

“That’s humiliating, when your agent says, ‘I don’t want you to get this job, but just go get it.’ And then you don’t get it,” Jackman said.

Jackman had already finished filming his debut as Wolverine in X-Men when he auditioned and, despite this one setback, he quickly found his footing, and the rest, as they say, is history.

If you want to learn a bit more about that history and his future, be sure to read up on the internet-breaking news that Jackman will be returning as Wolverine for the first time since 2017 to star in Deadpool 3 alongside Ryan Reynolds.

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Adam Bankhurst is a news writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @AdamBankhurst and on Twitch.