J.K. Simmons Returns in New Spider-Man Film; Star Wars Rakes in Millions

Hollywood, CA – J.K. Simmons is set to reprise his role as J. Jonah Jameson in the upcoming film “Spider-Man: Brand New Day.” Filming for the fourth installment in the Tom Holland-led Spider-Man series will begin in August. Despite the events of ‘No Way Home,’ which made everyone forget Peter Parker’s existence, Simmons’ return marks a significant moment for the franchise.

In other news, “Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith” returned to theaters this past weekend with a successful re-release, earning an estimated $25.2 million domestically. The film also garnered an additional $17 million overseas, bringing its worldwide total to $42.2 million since the re-release.

Meanwhile, the gaming world is buzzing with the release of “Clair Obscur: Expedition 33,” which has sold more than 500,000 copies in its first 24 hours. Developed by Sandfall Interactive, the game shipped over a million units since its launch on April 24. It has received strong reviews, with Metacritic scores ranging from 90 to 93. The numbers do not yet include those from Game Pass versions.

The second season of HBO’s “The Last of Us” also continues to grow in popularity. A recent episode served as a bridge between key storylines, while the next episode promises to be action-packed, featuring significant moments from the game’s ‘Day 1’ section. Viewers can expect an adaptation of the major ‘The Tunnels’ set piece.

As these entertainment giants unfold, the community looks forward to what each has to offer in the coming months.