American film production and distribution studio, flagship of NBCUniversal.
Comcast has announced a tax-free spin-off that will separate NBCUniversal and Sky into a standalone, publicly traded media company while leaving Comcast focused on broadband, wireless and business services. The company has said the separation will complete in about a year, executives told investors, and Comcast will initially keep up to 19.9% of the new media group.
The Minions & Monsters franchise continues to ride high on box office success, with Coffin defending its bridge to cinema history while the latest film tests whether silent era nostalgia can translate into new, daring storytelling.
The box office features the release of 'Lee Cronin’s The Mummy,' which opens in 3,404 locations earning $13.5 million, and the ongoing success of the 'Mario' sequel, which has now grossed over $747 million worldwide. Meanwhile, streaming platforms debut new series and movies, including 'Dust Bunny' on HBO Max and the return of 'Beef' on Netflix.
Lee Cronin's new horror film 'The Mummy' has been released, drawing criticism for its overlong runtime, tonal confusion, and lack of scares. Critics note it diverges from traditional mummy stories, focusing on gore and visual effects, but fails to deliver suspense or character depth. The film is part of Universal's effort to reboot classic monsters.
Sony Pictures is moving forward with a new Resident Evil film from Zach Cregger, presenting an original story set in the game universe. The release follows CinemaCon teasers and introduces Bryan as the protagonist on a survivalist night, with a supporting cast including Paul Walter Hauser and Kali Reis. The project aims to stay true to the spirit of the games while avoiding direct adaptation.
Steven Spielberg has released Disclosure Day, a science‑fiction thriller starring Emily Blunt and Josh O’Connor. The film follows a whistleblower exposing decades of suppressed evidence of extraterrestrial contact, has opened to broadly positive reviews praising its humour, spectacle and moral questions, and is expected to perform strongly at the box office.
Horror films directed by young creators from YouTube and TikTok are reshaping the summer box office, with Kane Parsons’ Backrooms and Curry Barker’s Obsession delivering strong openings. Steven Spielberg’s Disclosure Day opens strongly in the U.S. and worldwide, while Masters of the Universe struggles to meet expectations. Audiences over 34 are driving early legs for original releases.
Comcast has announced a planned separation of NBCUniversal from its core technology and telecommunications business, forming NBCUniversal as an independent media and entertainment group while Comcast retains the broadband and wireless unit. The move aims to unlock greater growth for both operations, with Sky remaining part of the broader group and a future UK investment plan in motion.
Pierre Coffin discusses the Minions’ evolution, the meta-cinematic ambitions of Minions & Monsters, and the balancing act between franchise demands and creative risk.