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Avatar: Fire and Ash Premieres with Star-Studded Events
Zoe Saldaña attended a screening of Avatar: Fire and Ash in Miami wearing a floral white dress, while co-stars like Sigourney Weaver promoted it in London. Directed by James Cameron, the film returns to Pandora with Sam Worthington as Jake Sully.
IMAX anticipates strong attendance from the movie boosting premium ticket sales.
Movie Theaters Struggle Amid Streaming Rise
Cinema attendance remains at 64% of pre-pandemic levels despite desires for in-person events, with major studios cutting wide releases by 20%. The Bain report urges cinemas to reframe as premium experiences against short-form digital content.
Local and independent films are gaining market share as US studios drop to 51.3% globally.
IMAX Stock Surges on Cinema Recovery
IMAX reported 16.6% YoY revenue growth in Q2, with 41% box office increase and 50% more immersive installations. Upcoming films like Avatar: Fire and Ash and The Odyssey are expected to drive premium format demand.
The global theater market is projected to grow from $68.37B in 2025 to $95.66B by 2032 at 4.92% CAGR.
China's Entertainment Industry Booms in 2025
China's film sector ramps up global competition with Hollywood, marking major milestones in popular culture and social media. The micro-drama market is forecasted to surpass mainland box office revenue.
This growth highlights shifting dynamics in international entertainment.
Fallout Season 2 Premiere Moved Up One Day
Prime Video's Fallout Season 2 will debut a day earlier than planned, exciting fans. The announcement comes amid ongoing celebrity news buzz.
This shift aims to capitalize on viewer anticipation.
Kumail Nanjiani to Direct Horror Debut Howl
Kumail Nanjiani is set to make his directing debut with the horror movie Howl. The project was announced on December 16, 2025.
It adds to his growing portfolio in entertainment.
Red Sea Film Festival Closing Stars Out
Johnny Depp, Idris Elba, Shailene Woodley, and others including Anthony Hopkins attended the 2025 Red Sea International Film Festival closing. Hopkins received a special tribute.
The event in Jeddah featured a star-studded night on December 11.
Subscription TV and Video Revenue to Rise
US subscription TV and video revenue is projected to grow from $186.5B in 2025 to $190.7B by 2030, with subscriptions reaching 765M. Ad-supported tiers and streaming migration drive the maturing market.
Average household spend peaks at $122.74 monthly in 2028.
Creator Economy Shifts to Community in 2026
Brands increase influencer spend with ROI comparable to TV, but 2026 will prioritize creators offering community, credibility, and craft over visibility. Hybrid creator-media models and long-form YouTube content are rising.
Micro-creators must adapt to platforms like TikTok.
Selena Gomez Supports Amanda Seyfried at Screening
Selena Gomez hugged Amanda Seyfried at the Los Angeles screening of The Testament of Ann Lee on December 12. Co-star Lewis Pullman and director Mona attended.
The event highlighted industry camaraderie.
Rihanna Spotted at Hollywood Holiday Party
Rihanna partied until 3am at Roc Nation's holiday event in an all-black ensemble and sunglasses. The 37-year-old singer appeared at Dot Dot Lounge on December 11.
It underscores her ongoing public appearances.
Chicago Fire Actor Patrick Flueger Celebrates On-Set Birthday
Marina Squerciati shared photos and videos of Patrick Flueger's birthday celebration on the Chicago Fire set on December 10. His return for the season was confirmed earlier.
Fans celebrated the milestone.