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Netflix is developing an animated feature, Charlie vs. the Chocolate Factory, a modern-day London-set twist on Roald Dahl’s Wonka, with Taika Waititi voicing Wonka and Kit Connor as Charlie Paley; the film reunites Netflix with Sony Pictures Imageworks and is produced by Aron Warner and Timothy Yoo, expanding Netflix’s Dahl universe with a fresh take on the Wonka story.
Warner Bros Motion Picture Group has signed a multi-year first look feature film deal with actor and producer Timothée Chalamet, known for his roles in Dune and Wonka, following the success of his recent films with the studio. Chalamet's collaboration with Warner Bros has been praised by the studio heads, and the actor expressed his excitement about the partnership. With his impressive track record and critical acclaim, Chalamet continues to make waves in the film industry, both in front of and behind the camera.
Timothee Chalamet's "Wonka" has surpassed $600 million globally at the box office, making it one of the few films released in 2023 to achieve this milestone. The fantasy musical, directed by Paul King, has been a commercial success, with Chalamet's star power and the enduring appeal of Roald Dahl's "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" contributing to its box office endurance. The film, depicting the early days of Willy Wonka, has become director Paul King's highest-grossing film and stands as Chalamet's biggest international box office success to date.
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.
"The Beekeeper" topped the North American box office for the third week in a row, earning $7.4 million, while "Mean Girls" and "Wonka" followed closely behind. The slow weekend saw holdovers sustaining the box office, with "Migration" and "Anyone But You" rounding out the top five. Several Oscar-nominated films, including "American Fiction," "Poor Things," and "The Zone of Interest," received significant boosts in ticket sales, benefiting from the awards buzz. Overall, it was a quiet weekend at the box office, but a positive one for moviegoers, with opportunities for films to make their mark.
"Mean Girls" movie musical dominates a lackluster box office weekend, while "I.S.S." fails to launch, landing in seventh place with poor reviews and low earnings. "The Beekeeper" and "Wonka" hold onto their positions in the top three, with the latter proving to be a global success. R-rated rom-com "Anyone but You" and animated adventure "Migration" round out the top five, showcasing the enduring appeal of romantic comedies and family-friendly animated films at the box office.
The outer space thriller "I.S.S." failed to make an impact at the box office, opening with a lackluster $1.2 million from 2,520 theaters. Despite negative reviews and unimpressed early audiences, "Mean Girls" continues to dominate, earning $3.2 million on Friday and projected to reach over $49 million domestically. "The Beekeeper" and "Wonka" follow in second and third place, while "Anyone but You" and "Migration" round out the top five. Ava DuVernay's "Origin" also opened in limited release, bringing in $380,000 across 130 screens.
"Wonka," starring Timothée Chalamet, continues its reign at the box office for the third non-consecutive weekend, grossing $14.4 million domestically and $28.9 million internationally, bringing its worldwide total to $465.9 million. In second place, "Night Swim" debuts with $12 million domestically, while "Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom" takes third place with $10.6 million domestically and $30.3 million internationally. "Migration" and "Anyone but You" round out the top 5 at the box office.
"Night Swim" fails to surpass "Wonka" at the box office, with the latter film continuing to thrive globally, while "Aquaman 2" struggles to meet expectations. "Migration" and "Aquaman 2" also make appearances in the weekend box office rankings, with varying degrees of success.
"Wonka" continues to dominate the box office, while 2024 sees a slower start compared to the previous year. "Night Swim" makes a solid debut, but falls short of last year's viral success. "Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom," "Migration," and "Anyone But You" also maintain strong showings. The Golden Globes broadcast is expected to boost awareness for awards contenders in theaters.
"Wonka," starring Timothée Chalamet, continues to dominate the box office, topping the charts for the third time in four weekends with $14.4 million in ticket sales, while 2024 gets off to a slower start compared to the previous year. Universal/Blumhouse horror film "Night Swim" debuts with $12 million in North America and $17.7 million globally, but with mixed reviews and a C CinemaScore rating. Warner Bros.' "Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom" and Universal's "Migration" follow in third and fourth place, while Sony's romantic comedy "Anyone But You" lands in fifth place. The Golden Globes broadcast is expected to boost awareness for awards contenders in theaters.
Warner Bros.' "Wonka" holds the lead for a third nonconsecutive frame with $14.4M, while Universal's "Night Swim" debuts with $12.0M. "Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom" falls to third place with $10.6M, and Universal's "Migration" follows with $10.2M. Sony Pictures' "Anyone But You" increases to $9.5M, while A24's "The Boys in the Boat" sinks only -28% to $6.1M. Overall, the total box office this weekend comes in around $85.9M, with Warner Bros. leading the top distributors.
"Wonka" continues to lead the box office, earning $14.4 million in its fourth weekend, while the supernatural thriller "Night Swim" debuted in second place with a $12 million domestic opening. Despite poor reviews and a low international performance, "Night Swim" is expected to be profitable due to its modest $15 million budget. Other notable films include "Migration" in third place, the underperforming "Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom" in fourth, and the comedy "Anyone but You" in fifth. A24's "The Iron Claw" also reached a notable milestone, surpassing $20 million domestically.
"Night Swim," a supernatural horror film, topped the box office on its opening night with $5.22 million, pushing "Wonka" to second place despite its $400 million global milestone. "Anyone But You" climbed to third, while "Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom" dropped to fourth. "Migration" rounded out the top five. Stars from the films expressed gratitude for their projects' successes.
"Wonka" continues to dominate the box office with an estimated $15.5 million in its third week, reaching a domestic total of $150 million and nearly $400 million worldwide, while Universal Pictures' horror film "Night Swim" makes a splash with an estimated $12.5 million opening weekend. The film follows a suburban family dealing with a haunted backyard pool, adding a spooky twist to a summer activity.