Marvel Pays millions to Royal Family for filming at Windsor Great Park; Thor returns for a New Adventure in ‘King & Country'
Chris Hemsworth
's Thor in a storyline titled King & Country, alongside returning fan favorites Sir Ian McKellen as Magneto and Tom Hiddleston as Loki.
Royal Approval and Windsor Access
According to The Herald Sun, King Charles—who serves as Ranger of Windsor Great Park—was informed about the project, even though he was at Balmoral during filming preparations. While the exact sum paid by Disney-owned Marvel Studios remains undisclosed, insiders say the amount runs into several million pounds.
Revenue That Benefits the Crown
Windsor Great Park is owned by the Crown Estate, of which the King receives 25% of annual profits. The filming fees paid by Marvel will go toward the park's maintenance and upkeep, making this a mutually beneficial arrangement.
As one source put it, 'several million pounds is chicken feed to Marvel when their movies make billions.'
Royal Family's Film Ties
The Royal Family has long shown interest in cinematic ventures. King Charles, a patron of the British Film Institute, attended the Gladiator II premiere last year. Prince William has served as BAFTA's president since 2010. In 2023, William and Kate even took Prince George and Princess Charlotte to visit the sets of Amazon's The Rings of Power in Ascot.
Summer Filming with Star Power
Planning documents reveal that up to 300 cast and crew members will be on-site this summer. Two key sets—Luke Cage's house and Annie Reynolds' house—have been listed, although the exact scenes remain under wraps.
Annie Reynolds is speculated to be a new character, introduced as the mother of Sentry. In the meantime, Luke Cage, the superhero renowned for his tremendous strength and indestructible skin, has a house built in the American style of the 1960s. A Box Office Hit Deserving of Royal Attention With the global box office success of Avengers: Endgame at over £2 billion, anticipation for this next installment is great. Additionally, because the movie is being filmed almost in their backyard, insiders suggest that the Royal Family may even pay a surprise visit to the scene, possibly to see Thor brandishing his hammer once more.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Economic Times
2 hours ago
- Economic Times
Spider-Man Brand New Day teaser drops: Tom Holland's new suit revealed; see release date and cast
Synopsis Get ready, Spider-Man fans. Sony has dropped a teaser for 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day'. The short video reveals a glimpse of Spider-Man's new suit. The movie is set to release in 2026. Destin Daniel Cretton directs, with Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers writing the screenplay. Zendaya and Jacob Batalon return. Jon Bernthal joins as the Punisher. Getty Images Sony on Friday (August 1, 2025) released a new short video of Tom Holland's Spider-Man: Brand New Day, which is the fourth installment of Marvel's superhero franchise. (File Photo: Getty) In a bid to tease the fans and ignite the excitement, Sony on Friday (August 1, 2025) released a new short video of Tom Holland's Spider-Man: Brand New Day, which is the fourth installment of Marvel's superhero franchise. In the nine-second teaser, a close-up of Spider-Man's new suit was briefly shown. The video was captioned 'something brand new is coming.' It was posted on Aug. 1, which happens to be National Spider-Man Day. Marvel fans will need to wait another year before 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day,' the MCU's next installment. It is set to hit the theaters on July 31, 2026. The latest installment officially comes after Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017), Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019), and Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021). — SonyPictures (@SonyPictures) After 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' ends, there's a brief scene where Holland is seen swinging through NYC in a new suit that looks a lot like the classic bright red-and-blue version from the 'Brand New Day' teaser shows a suit with similar sharp colors and bold black outlining, along with subtle black webbing—a clear homage to the original Marvel comic style. The fourth 'Spider-Man' movie is directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, with a screenplay by Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers. Cretton already has MCU experience, having directed 2021's 'Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.' That film was known for its wild kung-fu action and strong story, making Cretton a solid pick for Holland's web-slinging hero.'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' will bring back key cast members, including Zendaya as Peter Parker's girlfriend, M.J. Jones-Watson, and Jacob Batalon as his best friend, Ned are some major new additions to the cast. Jon Bernthal will play the Punisher, a violent vigilante. He was last seen in Season 1 of 'Daredevil: Born Again' and is expected back for Season 2 and a TV co-star from 'The Bear,' Liza Colón-Zayas, is also set to be a part of 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day,' along with 'Stranger Things' standout Sadie Sink. Their roles haven't been revealed yet.
Time of India
2 hours ago
- Time of India
Spider-Man Brand New Day teaser drops: Tom Holland's new suit revealed; see release date and cast
In a bid to tease the fans and ignite the excitement, Sony on Friday (August 1, 2025) released a new short video of Tom Holland's Spider-Man: Brand New Day , which is the fourth installment of Marvel's superhero franchise. In the nine-second teaser, a close-up of Spider-Man's new suit was briefly shown. The video was captioned 'something brand new is coming.' It was posted on Aug. 1, which happens to be National Spider-Man Day . Marvel fans will need to wait another year before 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day,' the MCU's next installment. It is set to hit the theaters on July 31, 2026. The latest installment officially comes after Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017), Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019), and Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021). Explore courses from Top Institutes in Please select course: Select a Course Category Leadership Project Management Cybersecurity Data Science Finance others PGDM Artificial Intelligence Management Technology Others Data Analytics Data Science Digital Marketing healthcare MCA Operations Management Degree MBA Product Management Healthcare Public Policy Design Thinking CXO Skills you'll gain: Duration: 12 Weeks IIM Kozhikode CERT-IIMK EPIS Async India Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Opportunities & Outlining Plans to use AI & ML Applying Data-Driven Business Innovation Best Practices Changing Culture to Integrate AI-Enabled Technologies Ethics, Privacy and Regulations in AI & ML Duration: 20 Weeks Indian School of Business ISB Leadership in AI Starts on May 14, 2024 Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 10 Months IIM Kozhikode CERT-IIMK-Women Leadership Programme INDIA Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 18 Weeks 109820388 Strategic Marketing for Leaders: Leveraging AI for Growth Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 11 Months IIM Lucknow CERT-IIML SLP India Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking & Decision-Making Skills Power of Emerging Technologies Innovation and Drive Organizational Change Fostering a Culture of Innovation Duration: 9 Months MIT xPRO MIT Technology Leadership and Innovation Starts on May 14, 2024 Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 12 Months IIM Kozhikode Advanced Strategic Management Programme Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 22 Weeks Indian School of Business SEPO - ISB Venture Capital & Private Equity India Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking & Planning Competitive Advantage & Market Positioning Strategic Leadership & Decision-Making Change Management & Organizational Transformation Duration: 1 Year IIM Kozhikode IIMK Advanced Strategic Management Programme Starts on Mar 30, 2024 Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 10 Months IIM Indore Executive Programme in Business Management Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 12 Months IIM Kozhikode SEPO - IIMK CEO Programme India Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Financial Accounting & Analysis Financial Instruments & Markets Corporate Finance & Valuation Investment Management & Banking Duration: 12 Months IIM Kozhikode IIMK Professional Certificate in Financial Analysis and Financial Management Starts on Mar 30, 2024 Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 12 Months IIM Kozhikode Senior Management Programme Starts on undefined Get Details — SonyPictures (@SonyPictures) by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 15 most beautiful women in the world Undo After 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' ends, there's a brief scene where Holland is seen swinging through NYC in a new suit that looks a lot like the classic bright red-and-blue version from the comics. The 'Brand New Day' teaser shows a suit with similar sharp colors and bold black outlining, along with subtle black webbing—a clear homage to the original Marvel comic style. Live Events Spider-Man: Brand New Day: Cast and crew The fourth 'Spider-Man' movie is directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, with a screenplay by Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers. Cretton already has MCU experience, having directed 2021's 'Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.' That film was known for its wild kung-fu action and strong story, making Cretton a solid pick for Holland's web-slinging hero. 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' will bring back key cast members, including Zendaya as Peter Parker's girlfriend, M.J. Jones-Watson, and Jacob Batalon as his best friend, Ned Leeds. There are some major new additions to the cast. Jon Bernthal will play the Punisher, a violent vigilante. He was last seen in Season 1 of 'Daredevil: Born Again' and is expected back for Season 2 and a TV special. Bernthal's co-star from 'The Bear,' Liza Colón-Zayas, is also set to be a part of 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day,' along with 'Stranger Things' standout Sadie Sink. Their roles haven't been revealed yet.
Hindustan Times
7 hours ago
- Hindustan Times
The Naked Gun, Bad Guys 2 eyeing strong box office weekend as Fantastic Four dominates
As August begins, Hollywood brings a varied mix of new releases, trying to carve out space in a box office still ruled by Fantastic Four: First Steps. DreamWorks' The Bad Guys 2 and Paramount's reboot of The Naked Gun both hit theaters, but neither is expected to knock off the Marvel film that opened strongly in late July. The Naked Gun stars Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson. The Naked Gun gets a strong start Paramount's The Naked Gun, starring Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson, kicked off its domestic run with $1.6 million in Thursday previews, signaling a solid opening. According to projections based on early ticket sales and positive reviews, the film is tracking to earn $15 to $20 million this weekend, per The Hollywood Reporter. Also read: Pamela Anderson and Liam Neeson's net worth compared amid dating rumors Directed by Akiva Schaffer and produced by Seth MacFarlane, the comedy revives the beloved franchise more than three decades after the last installment. Neeson plays the son of the original character Frank Drebin, while Paul Walter Hauser appears as the son of Capt. Ed Hocken. Critics note that the film embraces the series' goofy humor while nodding to the legacy of the late Leslie Nielsen and George Kennedy. Pamela Anderson, one of the stars of Naked Gun, is pulling double duty this weekend as she also lends her voice to The Bad Guys 2, the animated sequel from Universal and DreamWorks Animation. That film is eyeing an opening near $20 million, with families and fans of the original 2022 hit turning out in strong numbers, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Returning voice actors include Sam Rockwell, Marc Maron, and Awkwafina, while new cast members like Zazie Beetz and Richard Ayoade have also joined in. The sequel follows the gang of animal criminals who try to stay reformed, only to be pulled back in by a mysterious group called 'The Bad Girls,' voiced by Maria Bakalova, Danielle Brooks, and Natasha Lyonne. Also Read: From Fantastic Four to Superman: Top superhero films breaking records in 2025 Marvel, DC dominate box office Despite the buzz around these titles, Fantastic Four: First Steps is still holding the No. 1 spot, heading into its second weekend with a global total nearing the $400 million mark. Also, DC's Superman is still going strong, avoiding the superhero fatigue seen in earlier years. FAQs 1. Is The Naked Gun reboot connected to the original movies? Yes, the new Naked Gun film serves as a legacy sequel, featuring Liam Neeson as the son of the original character Frank Drebin and continuing the franchise's comedic style. 2. Who stars in The Bad Guys 2? The sequel features returning voices like Sam Rockwell, Marc Maron, Craig Robinson, and Awkwafina, with new additions such as Zazie Beetz, Richard Ayoade, and Danielle Brooks. 3. Which movie is leading the box office this weekend? As of now, Fantastic Four: First Steps is expected to remain at the top, but both Naked Gun and The Bad Guys 2 are drawing strong attention from audiences.
