Key Takeaways:
– George Miller’s Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga regains its second place in the weekend box office, with adjusted figures showing the film made $10.785 million compared to IF’s $10.5 million.
– The Garfield Movie continued to dominate the box office with a first-place finish, earning $14 million during the weekend.
– Other films like Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes and The Strangers Trilogy also reported positive box office figures.
– The film Ezra did not fare well, earning a disappointing $1.18 million over the weekend.
The Tussle for Second Place
In a recent turn of events, after the final box office figures were announced, George Miller’s Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga claimed the second position, inching past John Krasinski’s IF. The movie drew $10.785 million, shading IF’s $10.5 million in what was a nail-biting finish to the weekend’s box office race.
This underlines a competitive performance for Furiosa, allowing it to wrestle back the second spot, despite lagging considerably behind The Garfield Movie which garnered $14 million to stay at the top. The Garfield Movie continues to show impressive resilience with a minor decline of 42% in the second week.
Promising Performances and Flops
John Krasinski’s IF persisted against the odds, following its initial weak opening and unfavorable reviews. Turning the tables, it’s shaping up to be a popular hit with word-of-mouth promotions, reporting a mere 33% decline this week.
Disney’s unique release, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, stayed consistent, notching up $8.8 million over the weekend, and raising its domestic total to a substantial $139 million. Not far behind, The Fall Guy held up well despite its simultaneous VOD release, pulling in $4.2 million over the weekend. With a total earning of $80 million until now, the film keeps its hopes alive of reaching the $100 million mark domestically.
Renny Harlin’s The Strangers Trilogy marked a successful start with $3.6 million, while Haikyu! The Dumpster Battle and In a Violent Nature cashed in on the anime audience and thrilled horror fans, making $3.5 million and $2.1 million respectively.
However, it wasn’t all roses for all releases. Despite its impressive cast and positive reviews, the dramatic comedy Ezra failed to stir the box office, garnering a measly $1.18 million over the weekend.
The Upcoming Weekend Line-Up
The upcoming weekend has Bad Boys: Ride Or Die lined up, which is expected to pump excitement into the box office. However, the performance of Furiosa remains a matter of great speculation among audiences.
In a conclusion, the competition at the box office has been tough, with films jostling to claim the top spots. Despite some flops, there have been unexpected comebacks and consistent performances, showing the unpredictable nature of weekend box office results.
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