Jacob Elordi in Talks to Star in Ari Aster’s ‘Scapegoat’ With Scarlett Johansson
Jacob Elordi is in talks to star in Ari Aster’s next film Scapegoat alongside Scarlett Johansson.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Jacob Elordi in Talks to Star in Ari Aster’s ‘Scapegoat’ With Scarlett Johansson — Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Jacob Elordi in talks for Ari Aster's Scapegoat; Spider-Man: Brand New Day sets new box office records; multiple new trailers and sales deals announced. Theatrical box office remains strong around major franchise titles, with 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' logging one of the largest North American openings ever, while AI‑driven and experimental formats such as 'Lucky Stars' signal new directions in feature‑film storytelling.
Biggest developments
Peter Ho-Sun Chan’s ‘The Road Not Taken’ Picked Up By Moebius For Sales
Toronto title The Road Not Taken acquired for sales by Moebius.
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Sets 10-Day North American Box Office Record
Spider-Man: Brand New Day sets new records including 2nd fastest to $1B international.
Important posts & threads
Paper Tiger Teaser Trailer Released
Teaser trailer for James Gray’s Paper Tiger starring Adam Driver, Miles Teller, Scarlett Johansson drops; theaters Nov 13.
Bullish takes
- 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' posts record‑level North American opening and strong international hold, signaling robust theatrical demand for major superhero releases; 'Lucky Stars' debuts as the first feature film with ten randomly selected endings, highlighting innovation in AI‑driven storytelling and interactive cinema formats.
Critical takes
- 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' underperforms in Japan versus local hit 'Chiikawa the Movie,' underscoring continued strength of domestic anime and family titles in key markets; concerns persist around Hollywood’s reliance on franchise IP as original or mid‑budget films struggle for comparable box‑office traction.
Why this matters
Fresh casting and record-breaking performances signal continued momentum in theatrical releases.