Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle came to the United States this weekend, and it’s doing numbers well ahead of projections. Per the Hollywood Reporter, the film—the first of a trilogy meant to bring the shonen fantasy series to a close—made an estimated $70 million domestic, double the $35-40 million predicted by analysts. But Sony’s been aggressive with […]
‘The Conjuring: Last Rites’ Summons a Franchise-Best Box Office
After a longer-than-expected wait, the fictionalized versions of Ed and Lorraine Warren have financially gone out with a bang. Per the Hollywood Reporter, this weekend’s The Conjuring: Last Rites has made $187 million worldwide. Of that, $83 million came domestically, becoming the best launch for a Conjuring movie, the third-biggest open for a horror movie overall, […]
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Could Sing to Netflix’s First Theatrical Hit
After growing popularity and fan demand, KPop Demon Hunters came to theaters across North America this weekend. And in what’s surely a shock, the film might manage to take the top spot in the box office and give Netflix something else to brag about. Per the Hollywood Reporter, the KPop singalong screenings is looking to earn $18-20 million domestic […]
‘Weapons’ Runs to Big $70M Global Opening in Debut Weekend
“Are you watching?” asks a creepy voice in the trailer for Weapons. And the answer to that question is a resounding “yes.” Per Variety, Zach Cregger’s sophomore outing earned $70 million worldwide. Domestically, its $42.5 million take was $10 million ahead of projections, and its overall take marks another win for New Line and parent company […]
‘Fantastic Four’ Steps Toward a Solid Box Office Start
Fantastic Four: First Steps came to a theater near you this weekend, and its opening numbers are looking good. Per the Hollywood Reporter, Marvel’s latest earned $218 million worldwide in its first three days. While it’s slightly behind expectations and the similarly solid $220 million global opening of Superman two weeks prior, this is already more […]
‘Superman’ Blasts Off To a Big Opening Weekend
The numbers don’t lie: a lot of people went to go see Superman this weekend. Per the Hollywood Reporter, James Gunn’s reboot of the DC hero earned an estimated $217 million in its three-day debut. Of that, $122 million came from North America, making it the first superhero movie in the territory since 2024’s Deadpool & […]
‘How to Train Your Dragon’ is Another Hit Remake at the Box Office
A second live-action remake has hit theaters with Universal’s How to Train Your Dragon, and shocker, it’s taking off big. Per Variety, the film has opened to $197.8 million worldwide. Of that, $114 million came from the international market, with Mexico, the UK and Ireland, and China listed as big contributors. Critic and audience reactions to […]
Mission: Impossible, Lilo & Stitch Make Big Memorial Day Money
We’ve got two major Hollywood movies this holiday weekend, Mission: Impossible—The Final Reckoning and Lilo & Stitch, and they’re both killing it in theaters. Per Variety, the two films have made for the “largest Memorial Day holiday in history.” At $341.7 million worldwide, Lilo has blown well past initial projections and its current domestic take of $145.5 million has replaced […]
‘Final Destination Bloodlines’ Kills to a Series-Best Box Office
After 14 years, the Final Destination series returned to theaters with this weekend’s Bloodlines, and audiences flocked to see some young adults perish. Per Variety, the horror flick has earned $102 million worldwide, a new best for the series. That take is an even split (heh) of $51 million domestically and internationally. For reference, The Final Destination and Final […]
Thunderbolts Assembles a Mighty Start At the Box Office
May is here, and so is the summer movie season, starting with Thunderbolts. Marvel’s newest movie isn’t just a hit with audiences and critics, it’s also taking off financially. Domestically, the film has opened to $76 million at time of writing, per the Hollywood Reporter. That’s slightly past expectations pegging it in the $70-75 million range, […]