Happy New Year, y’all! The Golden Globes are looming and so is the new slate of movie and game releases to kick off 2025. Here’s a look at some entertainment news you may have missed this week!
‘Mufasa’ Leads New Year Box Office
According to Variety, Mufasa: The Lion King and Sonic the Hedgehog 3 are leading the box office totals to kick off 2025, followed by Nosferatu and Moana 2. Wicked came in at No. 5 after a successful jaunt through theaters, with Variety reporting the musical could net $450 million domestic through its 7th weekend.
Call of Duty x Squid Games Crossover Revealed
Call of Duty developers revealed a massive crossover event with Black Ops 6 and Squid Games, which launched on Friday, January 3, through January 24.
There are limited time modes like Red Light, Green Light, Pentathalon, Moshpit, along with cosmetic packs like the Pink Guards Tracer Pack, Young-Hee Tracer Pack, and a special event pass that include unlockable Operators wearing the iconic green tracksuits.
Squid Games season 2 is out now on Netflix, with rumors that Season 3’s release date is set for June 27, 2025, according to Collider.
Alleged Switch 2 Patent Leak Sparks Rumors
Eurogamer reported on Friday that Nintendo has filed a patent for the long-awaited Switch 2 that details the consoles technology upgrades. Eurogramer’s Tom Phillips breaks down the technological aspects of the documentation.
‘The Wild Robot’ Gets Streaming Release Date
The adorable and heart-wrenching The Wild Robot will hit Peacock for streaming on January 24. The DreamWorks film is already available to rent on Prime Video, AppleTV, and other platforms, and is already out on DVD, Blu-Ray and 4K.
Netflix India Drops ‘Black Warrant’ Trailer
Netflix India dropped a trailer for Black Warrant ahead of its January 10 premiere on the streamer, which described the show as a “first-of-its-kind prison drama” that “promises a raw, unfiltered dive into India’s largest prison.”
The show is based on the 2019 non-fiction book Black Warrant: Confessions of a Tihar Jailer by journalist Sunetra Choudhury and the former superintendent of Tihar Jail, Sunil Gupta.
“Sunil Gupta steps unwittingly into the jaws of a system where power and reputation reign supreme and survival demands a price. Alongside him, his two trusted fellow jailers confront Tihar’s notorious inmates and the entrenched politics,” Netflix India said in the news release. “Armed with little more than grit and determination, the trio faces towering challenges within Tihar. This never-seen-before account traces the deeply personal stories of inmates, officers, and their complex dynamics. Will they be able to challenge the system and bring change for the better, or will Tihar change them?”
The show stars Zahan Kapoor, Rahul Bhat, Paramvir Singh Cheema, Anurag Thakur, and Sidhant Gupta.
HBO’s ‘The Franchise’ Canceled
The Franchise was canceled after only one season on HBO, according to Deadline. The streamer issued a statement to Deadline, who exclusively broke the news, where a spokesperson said “we look forward to collaborating with all of them in the future.”
The show ended on November 24.
