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Box Office Buzz: “F1” Races Ahead, “How to Train Your Dragon” Soars, and “Eddington” Stumbles
Table of Contents
- Box Office Buzz: “F1” Races Ahead, “How to Train Your Dragon” Soars, and “Eddington” Stumbles
- “F1” Continues its Strong Performance Despite Screen Changes
- “How to Train Your Dragon” Reboot Crosses Major Milestone
- A24’s “Eddington” Faces a Disappointing Debut
- Pixar’s “Elio” Struggles, While “Lilo & Stitch” Continues to Shine
- “28 Years Later” Concludes its Run
- Looking Ahead: Can “Fantastic Four: First Steps” Break the $100 Million Barrier?
The weekend box office has delivered a mixed bag of results, with some films defying expectations and others facing a challenging reception. Let’s dive into the numbers and see which movies are making waves and which are struggling to find their audience.
“F1” Continues its Strong Performance Despite Screen Changes
Even without its premium screens, the high-octane world of “F1” continues to captivate audiences. The film has grossed an impressive $9.6 million this weekend, pushing its domestic total to a solid $156 million. While it might not hit the coveted $200 million domestic mark, its success on the international stage has been undeniable, proving that the thrill of Formula 1 transcends borders.
“How to Train Your Dragon” Reboot Crosses Major Milestone
Universal’s “How to Train Your dragon” reboot is another film that’s hitting all the right notes. This weekend, it proudly crossed the $250 million mark, a testament to its enduring appeal. For those eager to get a behind-the-scenes look, don’t forget to check out our recent video from the press junket in Norway – it’s a real treat!
A24’s “Eddington” Faces a Disappointing Debut
On the other end of the spectrum, A24 is having a rather tough year, and their latest prestige project, “Eddington,” is no exception.Despite boasting a star-studded cast featuring Joaquin Phoenix,Emma Stone,pedro pascal,and austin Butler,and being helmed by the acclaimed director Ari Aster,the film failed to resonate with audiences. This marks Aster’s second consecutive film for A24 to underperform, following the divisive “Beau Is Afraid.” With reviews, including our own, being unusually critical, it raises questions about how long the studio will continue to back his increasingly polarizing cinematic endeavors.
Pixar‘s “Elio” Struggles, While “Lilo & Stitch” Continues to Shine
Pixar is also facing some headwinds. “Elio” has unfortunately plummeted to eighth place, bringing in a mere $2 million this weekend for a domestic total of $68 million.We’re all hoping that “Hoppers,” due out this spring, will fare much better. Though, it’s not all bad news for disney. The live-action “lilo & Stitch” continues its remarkable run, soaring past the $418 million mark this weekend, proving to be a significant hit for the studio.
“28 Years Later” Concludes its Run
Danny Boyle’s “28 years Later” has wrapped up its theatrical run. While it may not have been a blockbuster, the film proved to be profitable, grossing an additional $1.34 million this weekend to bring its domestic total to $68.7 million.
Looking Ahead: Can “Fantastic Four: First Steps” Break the $100 Million Barrier?
As we look towards the upcoming weekend,all eyes will be on the highly anticipated “Fantastic Four: First Steps.” The big question on everyone’s mind is: will it open with over $100 million? We’d love to hear your predictions in the comments below!