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December 18’s box office showdown comes with bigger stakes than ticket sales

Call it the main event at the box office: Denis Villeneuve’s vision vs. RDJ’s MCU return — place your bets.

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Robert Downey Jr. and Timothée Chalamet Set for Epic Box Office Face-Off

Two blockbuster franchises are set to collide on 18 December 2026, as Robert Downey Jr. and Timothée Chalamet headline rival films. Find out how the stars are handling the looming showdown.

January 17, 2026 9:40 am

Robert Downey Jr. Hails Timothée Chalamet as a Modern Great

Robert Downey Jr. has weighed in on Timothée Chalamet’s rising star, offering high praise ahead of their box office showdown. Find out what the Iron Man actor had to say about the Dune lead’s place in film history.

January 17, 2026 5:59 am

Robert Downey Jr. and Timothée Chalamet Stir Up 'Dunesday' Hype

Robert Downey Jr. and Timothée Chalamet have a laugh over the December 2026 clash between Avengers: Doomsday and Dune: Part 3, coining a cheeky new name for the event.

January 16, 2026 9:01 am

10 Epic Film Face-Offs That Shaped the Box Office

Before Dunesday and Barbenheimer, Hollywood saw plenty of blockbuster clashes. Discover the most memorable film showdowns that changed the way studios release their biggest hits.

December 29, 2025 6:05 am