Weekend Box Office Full of Surprises
Over the weekend, the box office encountered unexpected twists. Despite projections, George Miller’s Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga did not fare as predicted. Instead, the movie struggled against both The Garfield Movie and John Krasinski’s IF.
The figures Comscore published displayed a nail-biting competition between the three. The Garfield Movie emerged victorious at $14 million, followed closely by IF at $10.8 million. Furiosa, sadly, trailed at $10.75 million.
Furiosa Faces Stumble
The second-week earnings of Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga plunged significantly by 59%. This stark decline paints a less-than-ideal picture for Furiosa—a contrast to its predecessor Mad Max: Fury Road’s word-of-mouth triumph.
Furiosa’s recent performance raises the question of whether the movie can recover. George Miller’s reputation creates expectations. Only time can tell if Furiosa can live up to them.
Garfield Chasing Record Figures
On a more upbeat note, The Garfield Movie continues to draw in family audiences. Seeing only a 42% drop in its second week, the future looks promising. If this enthusiasm remains, the movie might even touch the $100 million mark in domestic earnings.
Surging Popularity of IF
One of this weekend’s standout successes is John Krasinski’s IF. Although it debuted to less-than-ideal reviews and numbers, its recent $80 million total turns the tables. Based on current progression, it could effortlessly exceed $110 million by the end of its domestic run.
Other Noteworthy Performances
Elsewhere in the box office, plenty of film titles held their ground. While Disney’s Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes raked in $8.8 million this weekend, smaller films like The Fall Guy and The Strangers Trilogy show early potential.
Animated films also enjoyed some attention. For example, Crunchyroll and Sony’s Haikyu! The Dumpster Battle managed to bring in $3.5 million.
Weekend Alas for Some Films
Unfortunately, not every release had a winning weekend. Critically appreciated Ezra, despite top-notch talent, only managed earnings of $1.18 million over the weekend. With an average per theater earnings of just $897, its performance fell short of expectations.
Angel Studios’ Sight met a similar fate. The movie quickly lost its audience and gathered a mere $1 million over the weekend.
What’s Next at the Box Office?
As we look forward to next weekend, the box office prepares for more exciting releases. One such film is Bad Boys: Ride Or Die, which promises to inject excitement into the scene.
As always, share your thoughts on these recent unexpected box office results and the movie you’re rooting for in the coming weekend. Let’s keep the film discussion active, and let the best movie win!
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