Bob Marley & Madame Web: New Movie Releases
- The February box office is bracing for a potentially difficult month, even with the added day from Leap Year and limited IMAX screenings of "Dune: Part Two" beginning...
- Five new wide studio releases are slated for february.These include "Argylle" (Global) on Feb.
- Industry estimates place "Lisa Frankenstein" and "Ordinary Angels" under $50 million total, with some predictions closer to the $20 million to $30 million range.
February’s box office is set for a showdown, as new releases like “Madame Web” and “Bob Marley: One Love” attempt to energize the market. Despite franchise film hope in the form of “Dune: Part Two,” the month sees some projections forecasting a 20% decrease from last year’s totals. This piece from News Directory 3 examines the hurdles facing the film industry, including modest expectations for “Lisa Frankenstein” and “Ordinary Angels,” with many January releases available on demand. Will the new releases deliver, or will the box office stumble? Discover what’s next in the world of entertainment.
February Box Office Faces Challenges Despite ‘Dune’ Sequel
Updated May 29, 2025
The February box office is bracing for a potentially difficult month, even with the added day from Leap Year and limited IMAX screenings of “Dune: Part Two” beginning Feb. 25. Projections suggest 2024 could see a 20% decrease from last year’s totals. Initial forecasts estimated a domestic take of around $8 billion, an 11% drop from 2023’s $9 billion.
Five new wide studio releases are slated for february.These include “Argylle” (Global) on Feb. 2, ”Lisa Frankenstein” (Focus) on Feb. 9,”Madame Web” (Sony) and “Bob Marley: One Love” (Paramount) both on Feb. 14, and “Ordinary Angels” (Lionsgate) on Feb. 23.
Industry estimates place “Lisa Frankenstein” and “Ordinary Angels” under $50 million total, with some predictions closer to the $20 million to $30 million range. The success of these original titles remains uncertain.
With few holdovers expected to earn over $5 million per weekend,and the majority of January releases already available on PVOD,the new films must perform well to reach the projected $375 million for February. This presents a challenge for theaters.
March offers a brighter outlook with releases like “Dune: Part Two,” “Kung Fu Panda 4” (Universal), “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire” (Sony), and “Godzilla x kong: The New Empire” (WB).These franchise titles are expected to surpass $100 million domestically, provided audiences haven’t soured on the franchise films genre.Their performance will be crucial for the box office to recover.