As an avid moviegoer with decades of cinema-watching under my belt, I must say that the recent box office results have left me both impressed and slightly disheartened. On one hand, it’s thrilling to see Deadpool & Wolverine shattering records as the highest-grossing R-rated film domestically – a testament to their enduring appeal and the growing acceptance of mature content in mainstream cinema. I remember when these characters were just cult favorites, and now they’re breaking box office records!
In a remarkable turn of events, Deadpool and Wolverine’s collaboration (earning $395 million) has surpassed other R-rated films domestically, overtaking Mel Gibson’s The Passion of the Christ, Deadpool, and Deadpool 2. This impressive feat was achieved following a robust second week in theaters with earnings of $97 million, a decrease of 54%. On a global scale, this comic book duo has accumulated an astounding $824.1 million, indicating continued success. With such momentum, it’s likely they will surpass the billion-dollar mark at the box office and potentially join the MCU’s top 10 highest-grossing films.
In another part, M. Night Shyamalan’s film “Trap” managed to earn $15.6 million during its opening weekend. This is considered a reasonable start for an August thriller, but it falls towards the lower end of the director’s achievements. Notably, only “Wide Awake” ($95K) and “Knock at the Cabin” ($14M) have had smaller openings. Do you recall when “Signs” debuted with a whopping $60 million? Those times feel like a distant memory now. Given its current CinemaScore of C+, it’s expected that “Trap” will end up with figures similar to “Knock at the Cabin”.
In a natural and easy-to-understand way: Sony’s family comedy “Harold and the Purple Crayon” earned $6 million in its theater debut, playing across 3,325 screens. The lesson here? Not every children’s book needs to be transformed into a blockbuster movie on the big screen.
As a movie enthusiast who has been following the film industry for quite some time now, I would recommend cleaning up your schedule this weekend if you’re looking for a new release to watch at the cinema. The only wide release is Eli Roth’s Borderlands, an action comedy that is projected to earn between $10M and $20M. While I haven’t seen it yet, my personal experience tells me that Roth’s work often delivers a unique blend of horror and humor, making it worth checking out.
Box Office Results: Domestic Top 10
1.) In 4,230 (+20) theaters, Deadpool and Wolverine’s (Dis) fourth installment earned approximately $28.3 million on its opening Friday, followed by $38.3 million on Saturday and $30.4 million on Sunday for a total of $97 million over the first three days. This represents a 54% drop compared to its opening weekend, with a cumulative gross of $395.5 million so far. This is the second week of its release.
The movie Twister (Universal/Warner Bros) was shown in 4,009 theaters (a decrease of 161), and it earned $6.5 million on its first day, $9.1 million on the second, and $6.8 million on the third for a total of $22.6 million over three days (a 35% drop from the previous week). The movie’s total gross so far is $195.5 million in its third week.
3.) Trap (WB) 3,181 theaters, Fri $6.7M Sat $5.1M Sun $3.8M 3-day $15.6M /Wk 1
Despicable Me 4 (Week 5) – $11.2M Over Three Days, Down 23%
Week 8 Box Office Update for Inside Out 2 (Dis) – A Drop of 23% on the First Day, Earning $2 Million; Saturday and Sunday Grossed $2.7 Million Each, Total Three-Day Collection at $6.7 Million with a 22% Decrease; Current Total Box Office Revenue Stands at $626.8 Million
“Harold and the Purple Crayon” screened in 3,325 theaters, earning $2.4 million on its first day, followed by $1.98 million on Saturday and $1.5 million on Sunday, resulting in a total of $6 million for its opening week.
Title creature: Longlegs (NEON)
A Quiet Place – First Day (Part 1): Debuted in 1,039 Theaters, Earning $1.4 Million over Three Days, Down 55%, with a Total Gross of $137.4 Million after Six Weeks
9.) The Firing Squad (Atlas) 803 theaters, Fri $330K Sat $330K Sun $250K 3-day $910K/Wk 1
10) Ponyo – Studio Ghibli Fest (Fath) Sat $250K, Sun $550K, 2-day $800K/Wk 1
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2024-08-05 14:44