Big Number
$165M
Deadpool & Wolverine is tracking to open to at least $160 million to $165 million domestically over the July 26-28 weekend, with plenty of upside. That would be the best start of the year to date, as well as the biggest launch ever for an R-rated title. It would also be a needed boost for the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the superhero genre in general. Full story.
Snapshot
The Bear Is Back
Hulu says the third season premiere of The Bear racked up 5.4 million views worldwide over its first four days of release (it premiered June 27). That 5.4 million figure — the equivalent of that many complete showings of the 36-minute season premiere — represents a 24 percent jump over the season two opener in June 2023 Full story.
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STORIES FOR EVERYONE
Top History Podcasts
The most listened to history podcasts on the Wondery network
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More to the Story: Wondery Presents History Like You’ve Never Heard Before
Discover a Wondery history podcast based on popular films and series you loved.
By Spenser Mestel
There’s no joy like nesting into your couch, opening a box of pizza, and watching your favorite series. But what about the moments when such a luxury isn’t possible? When you’re driving to work, running at the gym, or meandering through the grocery store, yet you still want to be educated and entertained?
Enter: Wondery’s history podcasts, which combine narrative storytelling with unique perspectives and surprising insights. Their catalog of over 100 seasons gives you context for major events, deepens our collective understanding of what happened in the past, and explains how it continues to affect the present. But this is not history class. These podcasts are just as fun, entertaining and juicy as your favorite chat podcast.
To help pair you with your new favorite pod, we’ve matched each of Wondery’s offerings with a classic from contemporary film or TV. Check out the list below, and happy listening.