Street Fighter North America Box Office: Will It Deliver A Bigger Thursday Preview Haul Than Mortal Kombat II? (Photo Credit: Paramount Pictures)
The live-action video game adaptation Street Fighter has finally been released in theaters, and ahead of the opening weekend, the film’s Thursday preview collections are the hot topic. It will be compared to Mortal Kombat II, and thus people are keen to find out whether it will beat its Thursday preview collection at the North American box office. Keep scrolling for the deets.
The movie has an ensemble cast, and it received below-average ratings from critics. However, the audience has given it a double rating, which could help it survive at the box office and turn profitable. The Jason Momoa-starrer’s strong box-office performance can revive the franchise and lead to more movies for video game fans in the future.
Street Fighter’s Thursday previews collection at the North American box office
According to reports, Street Fighter has collected a solid $4 million on Thursday from the previews at the box office in North America. It is a strong number for a film in this genre. The Jason Momoa starrer will land at #1 in the opening weekend at the domestic box office. The film has scored the 2nd-biggest-ever preview collection for fighting video game adaptations at the North American box office, only behind Mortal Kombat II‘s $5.2 million.
It has been learned that the video game adaptation is tracking to earn between $30 million and $35 million in its opening weekend in North America. It would be the 2nd biggest opening ever for a fighting game adaptation domestically.
Also, Street Fighter will record the biggest opening weekend for Street Fighter films ever, crushing the 1994 movie’s $6.9 million and The Legend of Chun Li’s $4.7 million opening weekends, despite mixed reviews. The film follows Street Fighter‘s Ryu and Ken as they reunite after Chun-Li recruits them for the World Warrior Tournament. As they uncover a hidden conspiracy, the two must confront each other and their troubled past or face destruction. Street Fighter was released on October 16.
Note: Box office numbers are based on estimates and various sources. Numbers have not been independently verified by Koimoi.
Shaque OTT Verdict: 4th Most-Viewed Show On Netflix In 2026 (Photo Credit: YouTube)
Parineeti Chopra’s psychological thriller Shaque: Trust No One has found its way to the hearts of the digital audience. Within three weeks of streaming on Netflix, the show co-starring Jennifer Winget has cemented its status as one of the most-watched digital properties of the year.
Marking Parineeti Chopra’s intense return, the show, with strong word-of-mouth, has crossed 8.6 million views in three weeks, breaking into global Top 10 lists across 22 territories. It marks a definitive OTT win for the ensemble cast!
Shaque OTT Verdict
As per data from Netflix, from November 5 to November 11, 2026, Shaque, in its third week, it registered a viewership of 1.7 million, with 7.6 million viewing hours. It occupied the top spot in Pakistan and Bangladesh while taking one of the top 10 spots in 22 countries for the top 10 non-English shows trending on Netflix.
Parineeti Chopra’s psychological thriller has managed to surpass Ravi Kishann’s Maamla Legal Hai S2 to become the fourth most-viewed web series of 2026 on Netflix! It stands on the verge of surpassing the lifetime viewership of Musafir Cafe.
Check out the top 5 most-viewed shows of 2026 on Netflix.
It will be interesting to see if Shaque manages to enter the top 10 most-viewed web series of 2026. To claim a spot, Parineeti Chopra‘s web series needs to surpass the viewership of TVF’s Aspirants S3, which garnered a total of 9.7 million views in its lifetime.
Check out the top 10 most-viewed shows on OTT in 2026, irrespective of the platform they are streaming.
Thukra Ke Mera Pyaar S2: 32.8 Million | JioHotstar
Pritam & Pedro: 20 Million | JioHotstar
Made In India: 17.8 Million | Amazon MX Player
Chiraiya: 16.3 Million | JioHotstar
Sankalp: 15.5 Million | Amazon MX Player
Taskaree: 14.2 Million | Netflix
Matka King: 12.1 Million | Prime Video
Gram Chikitsalay S2: 10.2 Million | Prime Video
Operation Safed Sagar: 10 Million | Netflix
Aspirants S3: 9.7 Million | Prime Video
Note: The viewership numbers are the official data compiled by weekly and half-yearly lists of the most-viewed digital properties given by Netflix and Ormax.
Rajini The Jailer 2 Box Office Day 1 (Early Trends): Rajinikanth Hits Gold With The Hindi Version!( Photo Credit – Instagram )
Rajinikanth’s pan-India stardom has struck gold yet again! While director Nelson Dilipkumar’s Jailer 2 is setting the South markets roaring with record-shattering numbers, its Hindi-dubbed version, Rajini The Jailer 2, has surprised by registering a superb start across North Indian territories!
Rajini The Jailer 2 Box Office Day 1 Estimates
As per the early trends, the Hindi version of Jailer 2 titled Rajini The Jailer 2, earned in the range of 3.40 to 3.80 crore net on Day 1, October 15, Thursday. With this impressive opening, the film has officially claimed the #3 spot among the highest-grossing Hindi-dubbed openings for a Kollywood film of all time!
Jailer 2 Pushes Indian 2 Out Of The Top 10
Passing high-profile dubbed releases like Kanguva, Leo, and Ponniyin Selvan 2, Jailer 2 trails only behind Rajinikanth‘s own 2.0 and the 2016 phenomenon Kabali in the Hindi belt! In fact, while it found a spot in the top 10 openings, it has pushed Indian 2 out of the top 10 Hindi-dubbed Tamil openings of all time!
Despite screen limitations, Rajini The Jailer 2 generated exceptional footfalls across single screens. Thalaivar’s iconic screen presence, combined with the goodwill of its 2023 predecessor and Anirudh Ravichander‘s viral music, is winning hearts for the Hindi version!
By netting 3.40 – 3.80 crore in Hindi on Day 1, Jailer 2 has set up a solid base for the opening weekend. With positive word-of-mouth, the Hindi dub is well-positioned to record strong growth over Saturday and Sunday!
Check out the top 10 Hindi openings by Kollywood films at the box office (Hindi Net Collection)
Jailer 2 Box Office Day 1 (Early Trends): 3rd Biggest Opening Of Rajinikanth’s Career! (Photo Credit – Instagram)
The undisputed emperor of Tamil cinema has roared at the box office once again! Superstar Rajinikanth has delivered the biggest Kollywood opening of 2026, proving that his cinematic aura is unbeatable! In fact, this is the third time he has hit a half-century on the opening day itself with Jailer 2!
Jailer 2 Box Office Day 1 Early Estimates
As per the early trends, on October 15, Thursday, day 1, Jailer 2 earned in the range of 59 – 60 crore at the box office. With this monstrous start, Thalaivar has officially completed a hat-trick of half-century (50 crore+) opening days with Coolie, and 2.0 being the other two!
5 Massive Records Smashed By Jailer 2 On Day 1
1. Biggest Kollywood Opening Of 2026
Jailer 2 has effortlessly surpassed the opening day numbers of Jana Nayagan (41 crore) to claim the crown as the highest-grossing Day 1 opener in Tamil cinema for 2026.
Continuing his reign at the box office, Jailer 2 marks the third-highest opening day of Rajinikanth‘s legendary career, trailing behind Coolie (65 crore) and 2.0 (60.25 crore).
5. Entry Into 2026’s Top 10 Tamil Grossers
Right on Day 1, Nelson Dilipkumar’s film has stormed into the top 10 highest-grossing Tamil films of 2026 on its opening day alone, standing comfortably at the #7 position.
Check out the top 10 highest-grossing Tamil films of 2026 at the box office (India Net Collection).
Jailer 2 Movie Review Quicker Ft. Rajinikanth & His Ruler Era! ( Photo Credit – YouTube )
Rajinikanth arrives with proper swag, picking dots from the first installment but taking his own sweet time to build the world! And while the superstar might be in no hurry, his screen presence makes sure that your eyes aren’t wandering anywhere else. Here are 3 thoughts I have within 40 minutes of Jailer 2!
Rajinikanth Does Not Need An Introduction, He IS The Introduction!
The film brings Rajinikanth’s introduction very late! But does it really matter? I mean, there are superstars, there are mass entertainers, and then there is Rajinikanth, who can make an entire theater lose its calm with one look! The man arrives with his signature attitude, and suddenly, even the simplest moment feels like an event. The swag is intact, the aura is untouchable, and the superstar is clearly enjoying his ruler era!
The Story Is Taking Its Time, But So Is The Superstar!
The film picks up threads from its predecessor, slowly putting the pieces together instead of immediately throwing everything at the audience. The world-building demands patience, and the narrative could certainly do with a little more urgency. But just when you start questioning the pace, Thalaivar reminds you why you bought that ticket in the first place!
The biggest challenge for a sequel like Jailer 2 is not introducing its hero but matching the madness of the original. The first 40 minutes seem more focused on preparing the battlefield than on starting the war. And with Rajinikanth effortlessly commanding attention, one can only hope the screenplay eventually catches up with his energy!
To cut a long story short, Rajinikanth has arrived, the swag has reported for duty, and the throne is very much occupied. The storytelling is still warming up, but when Thalaivar is in the frame, even the waiting comes with a little whistle-worthy entertainment!
Stay tuned to Koimoi for a full review of Jailer 2!
Jailer 2 Box Office Day 1 Advance Booking (Final): Rajinikanth Already Delivers 2nd Best Opener Of 2026! (Photo Credit – Youtube)
The undisputed box office king is back, and the box office is bowing down to him once again! Superstar Rajinikanth has proven that his cinematic pull remains unmatched as Jailer 2 locks in its final advance booking figures for Day 1. Directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, the highly anticipated sequel has set the box office on fire, officially registering the second-highest opening-day advance booking for Kollywood in the post-COVID era!
Rajinikanth Beats Coolie
Rajinikanth’s biggie, all set to release on October 15 worldwide, has officially surpassed the day 1 advance booking figures of his last theatrical release! Coolie, on its opening day, earned a gross collection of 37.2 crore in advance, and now Rajinikanth has surpassed that figure by a whisker, beating his own film and taking the spot for the second-biggest advance booking for the opening day in Kollywood post-COVID!
Jailer 2 Box Office Day 1 Advance Booking Final
Excluding blocked seats, Jailer 2 closed its final pre-sales at a huge 37.60 crore gross (translating to a solid 30.80 crore net collection), moving past major biggies of Kollywood. The film sold a whopping 19.6 lakh tickets (excluding blocked seats) for the opening day, against 17.6K shows in India, driven by unprecedented fan frenzy across Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.
Kollywood’s Top Opening-Day Advance Bookings Post-COVID (Gross)
With a final pre-sale of 37.60 crore gross, Rajinikanth has surpassed every single Tamil film since COVID except for Leo to bring the biggest opening-day advance booking.
Check out Kollywood’s top opening-day advance bookings post-COVID (Gross Collection India): Leo – 46.36 crore Jailer 2 – 37.6 crore Coolie – 37.2 crore Beast – 31.75 crore The Greatest Of All Time – 24.5 crore Jana Nayagan – 22.26 crore
By securing 37.60 crore gross, which is around 30.8 crore net in pre-sale, Jailer 2 has easily surpassed every single opening for Kollywood in 2026 and already stands below Jana Nayagan’s 42.7 crore, which is clearly going to lose its spot by the end of the day by a huge margin!
Classic Horror Movies To Watch This Halloween ( Photo Credit – Paramount+; Warner Bros )
Halloween is almost here, and if you’re planning a spooky movie marathon, there’s no better time to revisit the horror classics that have terrified audiences for decades. From unsettling psychological thrillers to supernatural nightmares and iconic slasher films, these movies prove that some scares never get old.
With Halloween 2026 falling on a Saturday, you can turn the weekend into a full-blown horror fest. Whether you want to revisit old favorites or discover the films that helped shape the genre, here are 10 classic horror movies worth adding to your watchlist, from Rosemary’s Baby to The Exorcist.
1. Rosemary’s Baby (1968)
Director: Roman Polanski
RT Score: 97%
Streaming On: Paramount+, Apple TV
Plot: Roman Polanski is one of the most prolific directors in cinematic history. This is another one of his epic works, in which he has portrayed the life of Rosemary Woodhouse through psychological horror storytelling.
The film revolves around Rosemary and her husband. The couple moves into an apartment in New York City that has a disturbing reputation. While the two initially hope to begin a peaceful new chapter in their lives, their new neighbors soon become unusually interested in Rosemary’s pregnancy.
With time, Rosemary begins to suspect a sinister act around her unborn child. Meanwhile, her growing isolation makes it increasingly difficult to determine whether her fears are justified or if a horrifying conspiracy is unfolding right in front of her.
2. Halloween (1978)
Director: John Carpenter
RT Score: 97%
Streaming On: Prime Video
Plot: The film is about the famous slasher antagonist, Michael Myers. This is the very first introduction of the villain, as he escapes from a psychiatric institution 15 years after murdering his older sister.
In the film, Myers is shown making a return to his hometown of Haddonfield, Illinois, on Halloween night and begins stalking teenager Laurie Strode and her friends. However, Dr. Sam Loomis, Michael’s former psychiatrist, realizes the danger and attempts to stop him before more people are killed.
3. A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)
Director: Wes Craven
RT Score: 93%
Streaming On: Prime Video, Apple TV
Plot: Freddy Krueger is a terrifying killer who attacks teenagers in their dreams. The story follows Heather Langenkamp’s Nancy Thompson and her friends, who experience disturbing nightmares involving a similar disfigured man. What’s more terrifying is that this antagonist has a glove fitted with razor-sharp blades.
While the audience has celebrated Johnny Depp for his prolific character in the Pirates of the Caribbean films, this movie was one of his early works. He plays the character of Glen Lantz in the 1984 project. What makes this outing highly intriguing is that the teenagers die in real life after they are hunted by Freddy in their dreams.
4. Poltergeist (1982)
Director: Tobe Hooper
RT Score: 89%
Streaming On: Prime Video, Apple TV
Plot: Poltergeist follows the Freeling family, whose seemingly peaceful suburban home becomes the center of disturbing supernatural activity. At first, the strange occurrences appear harmless, with mysterious forces communicating through the family’s television set. However, things take a terrifying turn when the youngest daughter, Carol Anne, disappears into a mysterious spiritual dimension.
If you remember the classic horror moments where chairs slide across the room and cupboard doors open on their own, this is the film that first introduced all of these eerie effects.
5. Re-Animator (1985)
Director: Stuart Gordon
RT Score: 88%
Streaming On: Hoopla
Plot: Re-Animator follows medical student Herbert West. The character in question develops a mysterious serum that can bring dead bodies back to life. However, his experiments soon take a horrifying turn when he begins testing the substance on corpses at a medical school. Meanwhile, West’s fellow student, Dan Cain, and his girlfriend are dragged into the increasingly disturbing experiments.
6. The Thing (1982)
Director: John Carpenter
RT Score: 85%
Streaming On: Prime Video
Plot: Set in the remote Antarctic wilderness, the film follows a group of American researchers who encounter a creature capable of imitating other living beings. The trouble begins when the team brings a seemingly ordinary sled dog into their research station. With time, the animal reveals a horrifying secret. This outing is one of the must-watch movies on the list.
7. Candyman (1992)
Director: Bernard Rose
RT Score: 79%
Streaming On: Prime Video, JioHotstar
Plot: The film revolves around Helen Lyle, played by Virginia Madsen. The lead in question is a graduate student researching urban legends and superstitions in Chicago. However, her investigation takes a terrifying turn. While researching Candyman, Helen accidentally says his name five times, bringing the antagonist back to life.
Her life soon becomes a hell, as she comes across disturbing murders and becomes entangled in a mystery terrifying enough that challenges everything one would believe in at first.
8. The Exorcist (1973)
Director: William Friedkin
RT Score: 78%
Streaming On: Prime Video
Plot: 12-year-old Regan MacNeil is at the center of this film, whose strange behavior leaves her mother, Chris MacNeil, searching for answers. However, things take a terrifying turn when Regan appears to be possessed by a demonic entity. When medical treatments fail, Chris is forced to turn to two Catholic priests, Father Damien Karras and Father Lankester Merrin, for help. Soon, the priests attempt to perform an exorcism on the young girl.
9. Stephen King’s It (1990)
Director: Tommy Lee Wallace
RT Score: 70%
Streaming On: Prime Video
Plot: This Stephen King outing in question follows a group of children in the cursed town of Derry. They come across a terrifying entity, Pennywise. Over time, the children discover that the creature is behind a series of horrifying events that have haunted their town almost forever. However, the nightmare does not end with their childhood, as the friends reunite approximately 30 years later when Pennywise returns.
10. Night of the Demons (1988)
Director: Kevin Tenney
RT Score: 56%
Streaming On: Prime Video
Plot: This horror entry follows a group of teenagers who decide to have a blastful Halloween, partying inside an abandoned funeral home. However, their plans take a terrifying turn when the group conducts a séance and accidentally awakens a demonic force. Soon, the teenagers are trapped inside the building as some of their friends become possessed by evil entities. As the night grows darker, the survivors must find a way to escape the haunted location.
Jailer 2 Box Office Day 1 Advance Booking (1 Day To Go) ( Photo Credit – Instagram )
With just one more day to go, Jailer 2 has pressed the accelerator in day 1 advance bookings. Starring Rajinikanth in the lead role, the upcoming magnum opus has fetched solid numbers so far at the Indian box office. Yes, they’re way below Coolie, but still, good enough. In fact, the film has recorded the 4th highest opening-day pre-sales for a Kollywood film in the post-COVID era. Keep reading for a detailed report!
Jailer 2 secures a solid show count
The updated show count now stands at a solid 13,910, and the final number will be above 14,000 for sure. This number now matches the stature of a magnum opus and will help fetch big numbers on opening day. For those who don’t know, Rajini’s Coolie had 13,083 shows across India on its first day, a number that has been comfortably surpassed. With this, the film has become one of the widest releases ever for Thalaiva.
Grosses close to 27 crore through day 1 advance bookings
Coming to the day 1 advance booking update, Jailer 2 has sold a whopping 12.84 lakh tickets (excluding blocked seats) as of 9:30 am IST. In terms of collections, the film has grossed a huge 26.83 crore at the Indian box office through opening-day pre-sales. In net collections, it equals 22.74 crore.
Talking about the language-wise breakdown, the original Tamil version has grossed 22.48 crore so far. It is followed by the Telugu version’s 3.78 crore gross. The Hindi version has grossed 52.69 lakh so far. The Kannada version has grossed 4.09 lakh.
Registers Kollywood’s 4th highest day 1 advance bookings post-COVID!
With 26.83 crore gross, Jailer 2 has surpassed Jana Nayagan (22.26 crore) and The Greatest Of All Time (24.5 crore) to record Kollywood’s 4th highest opening-day pre-sales in the post-COVID era. With one more day left, the film now has a bright chance to cross the 30 crore mark and surpass Beast (31.75 crore) to claim the 3rd spot.
Kollywood’s top opening-day advance bookings post-COVID (gross):
