Disney's Box Office Woes Persist as 'Hunger Games' Prequel and 'Napoleon' Reign

"The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes" continues to dominate the Thanksgiving box office for the second weekend, surpassing Disney's "Wish" and Ridley Scott's "Napoleon." The Hunger Games prequel grossed $28.8 million over the weekend and $42 million over the five-day holiday frame, bringing its total to nearly $100 million domestically and $200 million globally. "Napoleon" narrowly outperformed "Wish" to secure second place, earning $32.5 million over the five-day weekend. "Wish" fell short of expectations, grossing $31.7 million over five days. Overall, ticket sales reached $172 million in the US and Canada, a significant increase from recent years but still below pre-pandemic levels.