Chloé Zhao is making headlines again as her latest film gains buzz, adding to her streak as an Oscar-winning Chinese filmmaker known for indie hits like Nomadland.
The sci-fi thriller ‘Mercy’ opened strongly, earning $11.2 million in North America and surpassing ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash,’ which fell to second place. Storms and poor reviews impacted overall box office, with smaller films like ‘Send Help’ and ‘Shelter’ also performing well amid challenging conditions.
The Directors Guild of America (DGA) Awards, held at Beverly Hilton, reaffirmed predictions for the upcoming Oscars. Nine of the last ten DGA winners have gone on to win Best Director at the Oscars. The event also highlighted industry challenges, with new DGA president Christopher Nolan addressing declining employment for filmmakers amid a stable entertainment market.