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Box-Office Duel: Mortal Kombat II and Prada 2 Aim for $40M Openings
entertainment24 days ago

Box-Office Duel: Mortal Kombat II and Prada 2 Aim for $40M Openings

Mortal Kombat II and Devil Wears Prada 2 are headlining this weekend’s box office with roughly $40–$42 million openings each, setting up a tight No. 1 race. Prada 2 is also posting strong global numbers, with ten-day domestic near $143.8 million and overseas totals surpassing the original; MK II opened with about $5.2 million in Thursday previews and is tracking toward a $40M+ weekend, aided by premium formats. Prada 2 is expected to get a Mother's Day boost on Sunday. Other titles in play include The Sheep Detectives and Billie Eilish: Hit Me Hard & Soft, with overall guidance pointing to a Mother's Day-driven bump for Prada 2 and a solid hold for Michael and others.

Prada 2 Dominates Global Box Office as Michael Reaches $413M Worldwide
entertainment1 month ago

Prada 2 Dominates Global Box Office as Michael Reaches $413M Worldwide

The Devil Wears Prada 2 is about $115 million worldwide after its opening frame (roughly $82M offshore and $32.5M in North America), with a U.S. opening in the $75–$80M range projected, while Michael has climbed to about $413M globally, having crossed $300M to become the second‑highest grossing musical biopic ever; the update highlights strong international performance in key markets (Italy, Brazil, Germany, China) fueling the weekend box office.

entertainment1 month ago

Mario Maintains Box-Office Reign as The Mummy Falters

Universal/Illumination’s The Super Mario Galaxy Movie repeats at No. 1 with about $35M for a 3rd weekend, lifting domestic to roughly $355M and global to $747.5M; Warner Bros./New Line’s The Mummy opens around $13.5M and underperforms with mixed word-of-mouth, while Project Hail Mary adds about $20.5M. The 3-day total for the weekend is about $90.6M, down ~40% year over year. Mario’s overseas strength pushes the franchise past $2B globally, and next weekend brings Michael and other titles to compete for screens.

"Godzilla x Kong: Box Office Triumph and Director Insights Revealed"
entertainment2 years ago

"Godzilla x Kong: Box Office Triumph and Director Insights Revealed"

Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire dominates the domestic weekend box office with an impressive $80 million, surpassing expectations and securing the second biggest opening weekend of 2024. The film also earns $114 million overseas and $194 million worldwide, outperforming its predecessor, Godzilla vs. Kong. Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire takes second place, followed by Dune: Part Two, Kung Fu Panda 4, and Immaculate. Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire's success signals the thriving of the MonsterVerse, despite mixed reviews.

entertainment2 years ago

'Kung Fu Panda 4' Dominates Box Office, Surpasses 'Dune: Part Two'

Kung Fu Panda 4 retains the top spot at the weekend box office, earning $30 million domestically and $39.628 million internationally, while Dune: Part Two takes the second spot with $29.1 million domestically and $51.2 million internationally. Arthur the King debuts at #3 with $7.5 million, and other notable performances include Love Lies Bleeding and One Life.

"Unwatchable Whimsy: Lisa Frankenstein's Faux Outrageous Teenage Horror Comedy"
entertainment2 years ago

"Unwatchable Whimsy: Lisa Frankenstein's Faux Outrageous Teenage Horror Comedy"

Super Bowl weekend is expected to be quiet at the box office, with the release of "Lisa Frankenstein" projected to earn between $5-9 million. The film's appeal to young women and the performance of holdover films like "Wonka" and "The Beekeeper" are expected to be key factors. However, Sunday moviegoing is anticipated to be significantly impacted by the Super Bowl, leading to a 50% decrease in box office earnings compared to the same weekend in 2023.

"The Beekeeper" Reigns Supreme in Slow Box Office Weekend
entertainment2 years ago

"The Beekeeper" Reigns Supreme in Slow Box Office Weekend

The weekend box office saw The Beekeeper taking first place with $7.4M, marking the lowest frame since February 2022, as no major wide releases hit theaters for the second consecutive weekend. Mean Girls landed in second place with $7.3M, while Wonka, Migration, and Anyone But You rounded out the top five. The total estimated box office for the weekend was $59.8M, the lowest in almost two years. Additionally, several films saw increased screen counts and box office boosts following the Academy Awards nominations.

"Oscar Nominations Boost 'Mean Girls' at the Box Office"
entertainment2 years ago

"Oscar Nominations Boost 'Mean Girls' at the Box Office"

The box office is seeing a close race between Paramount's "Mean Girls" and Amazon MGM's "The Beekeeper" for the top spot, with both films expected to earn around $7.3M to $7.4M this weekend. With no wide releases, expansions of Oscar Best Picture nominees are the main focus, with significant jumps in weekend percentages for several films. The overall box office is down from last weekend, but not as low as previous years, and the upcoming release of "Argylle" is expected to inject some energy back into the market. Additionally, Bollywood film "Fighter" and the Jenna Ortega-starring "Miller's Girl" are contributing to the weekend box office.

"Mean Girls" Dominates Box Office Amid Winter Freeze
entertainment2 years ago

"Mean Girls" Dominates Box Office Amid Winter Freeze

Mean Girls continues to dominate the weekend box office, making $11.7 million in its second week for a total of $50 million, while The Beekeeper trails behind with $8 million for a total of $31 million. Wonka holds third place with a total of $187 million, followed by Anyone But You and Migration. Aquaman And The Lost Kingdom and space thriller I.S.S. round out the top 10, with Poor Things making $2 million in its seventh week.

entertainment2 years ago

"Wonka" Continues Box Office Dominance, Night Swim Struggles

"Wonka" maintains its lead at the box office with a $15.5 million weekend, while "Night Swim" opens solidly with $12.5 million despite mixed reviews. "Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom," "Migration," and "Anyone But You" are expected to land in the $9.5-10.5 million range, with "Aquaman" set to surpass "The Flash." "The Boys in the Boat" and "The Color Purple" follow, with the latter experiencing a steep drop despite a strong debut. "The Iron Claw" and "Ferrari" round out the top nine with $4.1 million and $2.5 million, respectively.

"Gran Turismo" Speeds Past "Barbie" for Second Consecutive Box Office Victory
entertainment2 years ago

"Gran Turismo" Speeds Past "Barbie" for Second Consecutive Box Office Victory

Gran Turismo takes first place at the weekend box office with $17.3 million in ticket sales, narrowly beating out Barbie's $17.1 million. Gran Turismo's global total now stands at $53.8 million, while Barbie's global total has reached $1.34 billion. Blue Beetle, Oppenheimer, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem round out the top five.

"Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny: Disappointing $60M Domestic Debut and Ending Explained"
film2 years ago

"Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny: Disappointing $60M Domestic Debut and Ending Explained"

"Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny" disappoints with a $60 million domestic debut, falling short of its predecessor's opening weekend. "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse" continues to perform well, becoming the third highest-grossing film of the year in North America. Pixar's "Elemental" maintains a strong hold at the box office. "No Hard Feelings" and "Transformers: Rise of the Beasts" round out the top five. "Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken" struggles to find an audience, while "The Little Mermaid" and "The Flash" face steep drops in their third frames. Wes Anderson's "Asteroid City" and A24's "Past Lives" perform well in limited release.