Key Takeaways:
* The Garfield Movie is predicted to surpass Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga on their second weekends, with projected earnings of $12 million and $11.3 million respectively.
* Both films are experiencing more significant drop-offs than predicted, with The Garfield Movie dropping 53% and Furiosa 57% in their second weeks of release.
* Furiosa is unlikely to match its predecessor, Mad Max: Fury Road, in box office success, predicted to finish its domestic run between $80-90 million.
* Other film releases trailing behind include John Krasinski's IF and 20th Century Studios Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, Crunchyroll's Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle, and IFC and Shudder's In a Violent Nature.
As the curtains of the weekend box office race draw to a close, The Garfield Movie is slowly edging past Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, according to recent figures released by Deadline. In a tight fray, both films, now in their second week of release, are seeing steep drops from their openings, stirring much surprise and chatter.
Close Battle at the Weekend Box Office
Per reports, the family-friendly Garfield film is projected to pull in an estimated $12 million, while the action-packed Furiosa closely tails with $11.3 million. While this could yet change, it appears the orange cat might have the last laugh, capitalizing on its charm and humor. However, this gap is a close call and could swing in either direction when final numbers are released tomorrow.
Unexpected Drop-offs for Both Films
Notably, both movies are experiencing steeper drops in their second weeks than anticipated, with Garfield falling roughly 53% and Furiosa dipping into the 57% range. These figures aren't what we predicted in our box office anticipations earlier in the week. While makers of The Garfield Movie can sigh in relief, the same might not be the case for their competitor, Furiosa. The film's projected decline and total earnings put it undeniably below the performance of its predecessor, Mad Max: Fury Road which showed sustained strength throughout its screening.
A Look at Other Releases
While daredevil cats and furious warriors are gripping the audience's attention, several other films have made interesting waves at the box office this weekend. John Krasinski's IF looks set to pocket a decent $10 million, stepping into third place, while 20th Century Studios' Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is expected to round off at $8 million, notching fourth place. Despite trailing behind others, Kingdom is still looking at a bigger cumulative gross than its predecessor War for the Planet of the Apes, a positive sign for a sequel in this challenging box office climate.
Emerging Contenders
Rounding out this weekend's top five is Crunchyroll's Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle, predicted to net a solid $4 million in earnings. Meanwhile, IFC and Shudder seem to continue their successful track with horror flicks, as their latest offering, In a Violent Nature, is pacing well with a likely weekend result of $2.2 million from slightly over 1,400 screens.
As we close another weekend full of cinematic adventures, we are left to wonder which film will eventually reign. For now, it seems like The Garfield Movie may very well top the box office against Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga.
This weekend's results once again underline the unpredictable nature of the box office and the ever-changing tastes of the cinematic audience. Will Garfield manage to maintain its lead, or will Furiosa surge ahead in a last-minute twist? Only time will tell.
Now, over to you, our dear readers. Which films are you planning to watch this weekend? Let us know in the comments section below.
