First Take 12/26/25

First Take 12/26/25

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How DC Studios Finally Beat Marvel Studios at the box office

1. How DC Finally Beat Marvel at the Box Office

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3. 5 Things We Learned About Movie Stars as a Box Office Draw in 2025

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4. ‘Heated Rivalry’ Creator Unpacks Finale’s Risky Vibe Shift: ‘It Felt Like Bliss’

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6. Ariana Grande-Hosted 'SNL' Scores Best Ratings of the Season With 5.4 Million Viewers

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