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Cosmic blockbuster and horror sequel battle for spring box-office
entertainment-box-office6 days ago

Cosmic blockbuster and horror sequel battle for spring box-office

Deadline reports early tracking: Amazon MGM Studios’ Project Hail Mary is positioned for about a $50 million North American opening on March 20, while Ready or Not 2: Here I Come is forecast to debut around $11 million. Hail Mary, based on Andy Weir’s novel and directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, aims for a wide four-quadrant release; Ready or Not 2 previews at SXSW ahead of a spring release. The spring break/Easter window and the first film’s performance help set expectations for both titles.

Disney’s New Release Sends Global Box Office into Overdrive
entertainment-box-office1 month ago

Disney’s New Release Sends Global Box Office into Overdrive

Disney’s Send Help opened to about $28.1 million globally (roughly $20M domestic and $8.1M overseas from 47 markets), giving Disney its 10th consecutive worldwide No. 1 weekend as Avatar: Fire and Ash and Zootopia 2 hold strong in other slots; Iron Lung also launched overseas with a smaller footprint. The film, produced for under $40M, highlights Disney’s international reach and the ongoing viability of original, R-rated titles at the global box office.

"Box Office Battle: 'Godzilla x Kong' Dominates as 'Monkey Man' and 'The First Omen' Underperform"
entertainment-box-office1 year ago

"Box Office Battle: 'Godzilla x Kong' Dominates as 'Monkey Man' and 'The First Omen' Underperform"

The box office saw underwhelming performances from original movies "Monkey Man" and "The First Omen," which fell short of expectations and contributed to a weak April. Despite better-than-average reviews, both films received lower-than-expected box office numbers, with "Monkey Man" earning a B+ Cinemascore and "The First Omen" receiving a C. These disappointing results come after the hope that April would demonstrate continued audience interest in lower-budgeted original titles. The weekend's total box office was around $86 million, down from $205 million last year, signaling a challenging start to the month.

'Monkey Man' Defies Box Office Odds and Unleashes a Political Allegory
entertainment-box-office1 year ago

'Monkey Man' Defies Box Office Odds and Unleashes a Political Allegory

Universal's Monkey Man and 20th Century Studios' First Omen are both projected to exceed $12M, with Monkey Man leading in Thursday night previews at $1.4M compared to First Omen's $725K. Meanwhile, Legendary and Warner Bros' Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire has crossed $100M and is expected to dominate its second weekend with $32M+. Monkey Man has received positive reviews at 85% certified fresh, while First Omen follows closely at 81% fresh. The box office battle continues for the 18-34 demographic, with Monkey Man and First Omen both targeting R-rated audiences.