Box Office Results: Mufasa Wins Christmas Weekend, Nosferatu Bites Into the Competition

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As a cinephile with over three decades of movie-going under my belt, I must say that the box office results this Christmas weekend have left me utterly delighted! Mufasa: The Lion King’s victory is a testament to Disney’s enduring magic and the timeless appeal of its beloved characters.

I was particularly intrigued by the impressive performance of Nosferatu, which seems to be breathing new life into the classic horror genre. Robert Eggers has proven once again that he’s a master storyteller who can captivate audiences with his unique vision and chilling tales.

It’s also heartening to see indie films like A Complete Unknown and Babygirl finding their footing among the blockbusters, showcasing the vibrant creativity of independent cinema.

And let’s not forget the continued success of Wicked and Moana 2, which seem destined to join the ranks of cinematic classics. Universal and Disney are on a roll with these adaptations!

Lastly, I couldn’t help but chuckle at the irony of Gladiator 2 finishing in the top eight while the real gladiators from Homestead struggle to find their place in the rankings. Guess it just goes to show that even in Hollywood, success isn’t always about bloodshed and glory!

Mufasa: The Lion King has won the Christmas weekend domestic box office.

In its second week, Mufasa: The Lion King reigned supreme at U.S. box offices over the five-day Christmas holiday period. It grossed an impressive $63.7 million, boosting its domestic earnings to a grand total of $111.4 million.

In second place, according to Deadline, was Sonic the Hedgehog 3 with earnings of $59.9 million; meanwhile, Robert Eggers’ Nosferatu brought in an impressive $40.3 million. If its performance continues in the upcoming weeks, A24’s vampire horror film seems poised to become a major success, considering its initial budget was estimated at around $50 million.

In other places, the Bob Dylan biopic titled A Complete Unknown earned a revenue of $23 million, whereas Babygirl, featuring Nicole Kidman, generated $7.2 million. Meanwhile, Universal’s Wicked and Disney’s Moana 2 are both steadily increasing their earnings as they inch closer to the $500 million mark.

Box Office Results: Domestic Top 10

1). In 4,100 theaters, Mufasa earned $12 million on its first day (-9% drop), followed by $13.3 million on Saturday and $11.7 million on Sunday, totaling a 3-day take of $37 million (+4% increase). The film made an additional $16.7 million over the next two days, bringing its 5-day earnings to $63.7 million. As of the end of the second week, Mufasa has grossed a total of $111.4 million at the box office.

2). In its second week, Sonic the Hedgehog 3 was screened in 3,769 (+8) theaters and earned $12.6 million on its opening day, which was a 50% decrease from its first day. On Saturday, it made $13.5 million, followed by $11.9 million on Sunday, resulting in a total of $38 million for the first three days (-38%). Over five days, it generated $59.9 million, bringing its total to $137.55 million so far.

3). Nosferatu (Foc) 2,992 theaters, Fri $7.25M, Sat $7.8M Sun $6M 3-day $21.1M, 5-day $40.3M/Wk 1

4). On the fourth week, “Wicked” was screened in 3,177 theaters, with a Friday gross of $6.8 million, representing an 83% increase. This trend continued on Saturday with another $6.8 million, and Sunday saw $5.79 million. The total three-day earnings amounted to $19.4 million, marking a 37% growth, and the five-day earnings reached $31.7 million. To date, the movie has accumulated a total of $424.2 million after six weeks in release.

5). The second installment of Moana, titled “Dis” with a box office collection, was screened in 3,410 theaters, earning approximately $6.3 million on its first day (an increase of 7%), followed by $6.4 million on Saturday and $5.6 million on Sunday, totalling $18.3 million over the weekend (a 39% increase) and $28.3 million in five days. The total gross since release now stands at $394.2 million after its fifth week in theaters.

6). As an avid moviegoer, I’m thrilled to share that “A Complete Unknown” made a splash in 2,835 theaters during its first weekend! The film brought in $3.9 million on Friday, climbing up to $4.1 million on Saturday, and dipping slightly to $3.5 million on Sunday, totaling an impressive $11.6 million for the three-day opening. Over five days, it raked in a staggering $23 million! In its first week, it’s off to a fantastic start!

7). Babygirl (A24) 2,115 theaters, Fri $1.4M, Sat $1.6M Sun $1.3M 3-day $4.39M, 5-day $7.2M/Wk 1

In two thousand and eight, the movie Gladiator 2 opened in a total of 1,865 theaters on its first day, earning $1.3 million, which was an 8% increase from the previous day. On Saturday, it made $1.5 million, followed by $1.27 million on Sunday. Over the first three days, it grossed $4.1 million, marking a 9% decrease compared to its opening weekend. In five days, its total earnings reached $6.89 million. After six weeks in theaters, the movie’s overall box office revenue was $163 million.

9). Angel Homestead theaters reported a drop, with a total of 1,769 screens on Friday, earning $980,000 (a decrease of 66%). On Saturday, they brought in $1.1 million, followed by $990,000 on Sunday, making a 3-day total of $3 million (down by 50%). The 5-day earnings amounted to $5.2 million, with the cumulative total for the week standing at $12.7 million. This is during Week 2.

Or simply:

In Week 2, Angel Homestead theaters saw a decrease, reporting 1,769 screens and earnings of $980,000 on Friday (a 66% drop). Earnings increased slightly to $1.1 million on Saturday, then $990,000 on Sunday, resulting in a 3-day total of $3 million (50% decrease). The 5-day earnings came to $5.2 million, with the weekly total standing at $12.7 million.

) Week 1 Earnings for The Fire Inside at Theatres (Amazon Studios) in 2006: Fri – $653K, Sat – $753K, Sun – $625K, Total 3-day – $2M, Total 5-days – $4.33M.

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2024-12-30 19:40