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October 16, 2025 13 mins

This week’s episode of Explore Weekly dives into the latest buzz from Hollywood and beyond, spotlighting blockbuster updates, heartfelt tributes, and deep creative insights from the stars and creators shaping pop culture.

Tron: Ares Box Office Update The third installment in the Tron franchise, Tron: Ares, has pulled in $60.5 million at the box office so far, following its October 10 U.S. release. Directed by Joachim Rønning and starring Jared Leto, the film explores the collision of digital and real worlds with a $180 million budget. The Making of Tron Lightcycles A behind-the-scenes look at how the futuristic Lightcycles were conceptualized and brought to life for Tron: Ares, blending digital artistry with real-world engineering. Zoe Saldana on Motion Capture Mastery Saldana shares her journey mastering motion capture, from Avatar to Guardians of the Galaxy, and how the technology transforms performance. Stranger Things Season 5 Volume 1 Runtimes Get the scoop on how long each episode of Stranger Things Season 5 Volume 1 will run, with fans bracing for extended storytelling in the final chapter.

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  • The 15 Worst Written Horror Movies A brutally honest countdown of horror films that missed the mark—bad dialogue, baffling plots, and all.

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