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Fox CEO Fired After Murdoch Slams Fight Club; 4K 2026

4/23/2026

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Rupert Murdoch condemned Fight Club as “sick.”
Fox CEO Bill Mechanic defended director David Fincher.
The film earned $100.8 million worldwide against a $63 million budget, making it a box-office flop.
After the dispute, Mechanic’s relationship with Murdoch soured, leading to Mechanic’s dismissal from Fox in 2000.
Fight Club will be re-released in 4K Ultra HD in cinemas on April 22, 2026, before a Blu-ray release.

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Rupert Murdoch condemned Fight Club as “sick.”
Fox CEO Bill Mechanic defended director David Fincher.
The film earned $100.8 million worldwide against a $63 million budget, making it a box-office flop.
After the dispute, Mechanic’s relationship with Murdoch soured, leading to Mechanic’s dismissal from Fox in 2000.
Fight Club will be re-released in 4K Ultra HD in cinemas on April 22, 2026, before a Blu-ray release.