Despicable Me 4 in Spotlight
Hello movie fans! The holiday weekend was super exciting, with the box office turning into a battleground for big names. But guess who came out on top? It was none other than Despicable Me 4! This latest sequel from Illumination Entertainment merrily scooped up $75 million – leaving all others behind. In just five days, the film made a whopping $122.6 million. It’s hard to beat, isn’t it?
Pixar’s Big Win with Inside Out 2
But it wasn’t all about Despicable Me 4. Pixar’s Inside Out 2 also had a great weekend. The film bagged an additional $33 million for its kitty, a drop of 42% from the previous weekend. But don’t worry! Undeterred, Pixar’s offering has now amassed an eye-popping $536 million in total domestic earnings. Ride along, Pixar!
A Quiet Entry from A Quiet Place: Day One
Now, let’s switch gears to something more thrilling. The horror flick, A Quiet Place: Day One, made $21 million. Though this falls short of the Emily Blunt-led franchise’s previous entries, it’s still impressive. As the franchise’s first prequel without Blunt, the film pushed the franchise’s total domestic earnings to $94 million. Way to go!
Bad Boys Keeps the Humming Engines
The action genre also had reasons to celebrate as Bad Boys: Ride or Die, boosted its earnings by $6.55 million. The film has successfully made more than $177 million in total. It’s been classified as the second-highest in the franchise, trailing behind ‘Bad Boys For Life’. Who else is excited for more Bad Boys?
Maxxxine Horrifies, Excites Fans
Moving to horror, Maxxxine by Ti West remained favorable among fans. Even though audience interest faded during the weekend, the movie still pulled off earnings of $6.7 million – a franchise record. Hats off to A24 for producing such a gem!
Kevin Costner’s Horizon: Chapter One Struggles
Not all films managed to create magic, though. Kevin Costner’s Horizon: Chapter One barely crossed $5.48 million at the box office. Despite holding better than other movies, the film’s final earnings might just reach $35 million. A hard blow for Costner who personally financed this project.
Other Box Office Players
While it wasn’t a banner weekend for all, Angel Studio’s The Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot pulled in a respectful $3.2 million. With total earnings of $6.79 million, this movie might have a better chance if it generates enough buzz. The Indian blockbuster, Kalki 2898 A.D. also made waves and raked in $1.83 million, becoming one of the highest-grossing Indian films domestically.
However, hits and misses are part of the game. Unfortunately, The Bikeriders by Jeff Nichols and Kinds of Kindness by Yorgos Lanthimos experienced major dips in earnings. Better luck next time, guys!
Coming Up Next
Wondering what’s next on the movie list? Look out for the comedy Fly Me to the Moon and the chilling horror flick Longlegs releasing next weekend. What are you planning to watch? Share your thoughts with us. Together, let’s keep the movie spirit alive!
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