May 12, 2026Twister opened thirty years ago this week. The disaster movie starring Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton grossed $499M on a $88-92M budget. A sequel, Twisters was released in 2024 and a ride based on the attraction operated at Universal Studios Florida from 1998 to 2015.
May 12, 2026Spiral: From the Book of Saw was released 5 years ago this week. A spin-off of the Saw series, the $20 million film received mixed reviews and disappointed at the box office, grossing $23.2 million domestically and $40.6 million worldwide, making it the lowest-grossing installment in the franchise.
May 12, 2026A KNIGHT’S TALE open 25 years ago this week. The medieval action comedy film was written, co-produced and directed by Brian Helgeland and starring Heath Ledger. It grossed $117.5 million against 65 million budget.
May 12, 2026BRIDESMAIDS open 15 years ago this week. Directed by Paul Feig, the $32.5 million comedy grossed $290 million and generated $95 million revenues from blu-ray and DVD sales in the US. It received Oscar nominations for Best Actress (McCarthy) and Best Original Screenplay (Wiig and Mumolo).
