A Marvel-ous Pair Tops the R-Rated List
Good news for superhero fans! The tag team of Deadpool & Wolverine is the new box-office champion. Elevens days after hitting the screens, these superheroes broadsided records. When compared to the total take of ‘Passion of the Christ,’ these champs pocketed nearly $400 million within no time. Weren’t we always told R-rated movies might stumble in the race to big bucks? Well, this dynamic duo is here to whisper otherwise by stashing up over $800 million globally. Talking numbers, the billion-dollar mark doesn’t seem far-fetched!
Trap Stumbles Over Its Own Feet
Not all released movies experienced the same thrill of victory. Initially, expected to be a blockbuster, M. Night Shyamalan’s ‘Trap,’ only scored a disappointing C+ on CinemaScore. The plan for a $20 million opening fell flat as gossips around the town say otherwise. This weekend, the movie barely managed to bring in $15 million.
Twister’s Turned Tables
‘Twisters’ fluked a surprising rally at the box office, finishing second despite an expected early Video-On-Demand release. Following a 60% drop in the second week, it recovered and saw just a 35% drop-off this weekend. The movie hauled in a respectable $22.6 million, barely missing out on the $200 million mark in national revenues.
Children Cheer for ‘Despicable Me 4′
Family-friendly ‘Despicable Me 4′ continues to entertain kids and adults alike. It piled up another impressive $11.25 million this weekend, pushing its domestic tally to a staggering $313 million. This film is undoubtedly a top pick for a fun family outing!
Inside Out 2 Touches New Heights
Another movie that’s doing wonders is Pixar’s ‘Inside Out 2′. Stacking up $626 million, it has now become the 12th highest-grossing movie in North American box office history. With its skyrocketing success, keep an eye on this one as it might climb even higher!
Unfavorable Winds for Harold
Unfortunately, not every film hit it big. Zachary Levi’s ‘Harold and the Purple Crayon’ had a lackluster debut with a minimal $6 million. Compared to it, this summer’s horror sensation ‘Longlegs’ did much better by collecting a cool $4.14 million. Also, ‘A Quiet Place: Day One’ added an additional $1.4 million to its earnings.
Other Mentions and What’s Next?
The Bollywood movie ‘Daaru Na Peenda Hove’ managed the ninth spot, and ‘Bad Boys: Ride or Die’ came to a victorious end with domestic total earnings of $192.9 million. Looking forward, next weekend, we’ve got Blake Lively’s ‘It Ends With Us’ and Eli Roth’s ‘Borderlands’ hitting the big screen. It’ll be exciting to see them attempt to dethrone the reigning champs, Deadpool & Wolverine! Stick around, movie buffs!
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