Sinners Opening Weekend, News From Star Wars Celebration, and More

On the April 22, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to talk about the latest film and TV news.

In The News:

Vampire Horror Sinners Rocks The Box Office With $45 Million+ Opening Weekend5 Reasons Why Ryan Coogler's Sinners Killed It At The Box OfficeSinners' CinemaScore Grade Is A Huge First For Horror MoviesThe Weapons Teaser Trailer Doesn't Show Much, But It's Absolutely ChillingBarbarian's Director May Be Secretly Building A New Horror Cinematic UniverseAlicia Silverstone's Best Movie Is Getting A Proper Sequel Series At Peacock, But Does Anyone Want That?I Know What You Did Last Summer Trailer Brings Back Original Slasher SurvivorsShawn Levy's Star Wars Movie With Ryan Gosling Gets A Title And Release DateRyan Gosling's Star Wars Movie Takes Its Name From A Prequel Era Video GameRyan Gosling's Star Wars Movie Is Finally Taking The Franchise Somewhere NewThe New Darth Maul Show Could Introduce A Villain From George Lucas' Canceled Star Wars PlansAhsoka Season 2 Will Deliver An Unexpected Star Wars Showdown

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