As a cinephile who has spent countless hours immersed in the silver screen world, I must say that this weekend at the box office is a testament to the power of storytelling and the magic of animation. The Wild Robot, with its stellar cast and captivating narrative, has proven that it deserves the top spot. Kudos to DreamWorks for their swift adaptation and winning strategy!
In an impressive move, DreamWorks’ latest animated movie starring Lupita Nyong’o, Catherine O’Hara, Pedro Pascal, and Bill Nighy, swiftly climbs to the top of the domestic box office, raking in $35 million according to The Numbers. The film, directed by Chris Sanders, isn’t much of a shock at the No. 1 position given its widespread critical acclaim. Currently, The Wild Robot boasts an almost perfect Tomatometer rating of 98%, based on 130 reviews.
Similarly, audiences are captivated by Roz (Nyong’o), Fink (Pascal) and Pinktail’s (O’Hara) cinematic journey in “The Wild Robot”, as this movie has been designated as “Hot” on the Rotten Tomatoes Popcornmeter, earning a high score of 98%. Additionally, moviegoers exiting the theaters have showered DreamWorks’ new release with an “A” rating from CinemaScore. However, director Francis Ford Coppola’s comeback film didn’t quite meet theater-goers’ expectations.
Francis Ford Coppola’s science fiction drama, “Megalopolis,” received a less than favorable response (“D+” CinemaScore), and despite being led by Adam Driver, the film struggled to break into the Top 5 during its opening weekend. In fact, “Megalopolis” managed to earn just a fraction of its $120 million budget, debuting with a modest $4 million, securing only a sixth-place position in box office earnings.
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In a surprising turn of events, “The Wild Robot” claimed the number one position at the box office over the weekend. As a result, “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,” which held the top spot last week, shifted positions and walked away with the runner-up title, having earned another $16 million. Meanwhile, “Transformers One” suffered a significant drop of 62% between its first and second weekends, landing at number three with $9.3 million. Despite being hailed as one of the best “Transformers” films ever made, regardless of whether it’s animated or live-action, it once again failed to secure the top spot during its debut last week.
This weekend, the new arrival “Devara: Part 1” debuted at position 4 with earnings of $5.6 million. Meanwhile, the chilling and recognizable title “Speak No Evil” continued to send shivers down spines as it secured the fifth spot with an additional $4.3 million, only experiencing a 26% decrease from its previous weekend. Unfortunately, the anticipated film “Megalopolis” underperformed, landing at number 6 – much like a fish stranded on a rocky beach.
The team-up between Deadpool and Wolverine manages to create enough buzz, earning them the 7th spot ($2.7 million) on the box office chart. This is ahead of Shawn Levy’s movie, set for digital release next Tuesday (October 1). Meanwhile, newcomers like Vindicating Trump, Azrael, and Veteran 2: I, the Executioner debut outside the Top 10. However, the much-anticipated SNL bio dramedy creates a small wave in its limited premiere.
In just five cinemas, director Jason Reitman’s movie “Saturday Night” generated an impressive revenue of $265,000, translating to a remarkable per-theater average of $53,000 – the highest for any film this weekend! However, it seems that the mischievous comic book character, the Clown Prince of Crime, is ready to shake up the box office earnings significantly as we head into October.
At last, “Joker: Folie à Deux” is set to hit theaters on October 4th, and Todd Phillips’ “Joker” (2019) sequel is anticipating an enormous opening weekend, potentially grossing more than $100 million during its debut. Also, keep in mind that there are special Fan First IMAX screenings of “Folie à Deux” planned for Monday, September 30th. If you’re eager to catch a sneak peek of “Joker 2”, head over to IMAX’s official website to find a theater near you.
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2024-09-30 01:34