Weekend Box Office Summary:
This weekend, "How to Train Your Dragon" maintained its position at the top of the North American box office, earning $37 million in its second weekend, totaling $358.2 million globally. Directed by Dean DeBlois, this live-action remake of the 2010 animated classic about a Viking boy and his dragon has exceeded expectations, with a sequel already in development.
In stark contrast, Pixar’s "Elio" had a disappointing opening, grossing $21 million, marking the studio’s lowest debut. Initially set for a 2024 release, the film faced significant production challenges, including a directorial change. Despite decent reviews and promising audience scores, it struggled to find its footing against competitors.
The weekend’s other new release, "28 Years Later," directed by Danny Boyle, opened with $30 million, the filmmaker’s biggest opening weekend to date. This sequel to the zombie thriller "28 Days Later" follows a 12-year-old navigating a post-apocalyptic world. Reviews have been generally favorable, contributing to its strong start.
Additional films performing well included "Lilo & Stitch," which brought in $9.7 million, raising its global total to $910.3 million, and A24’s "Materialists," earning $5.8 million in its second weekend, totaling $24 million thus far.
Looking ahead, the upcoming weekend promises stiff competition with the releases of "F1" and "Megan 2.0." Here’s a recap of the top ten films by domestic box office:
- "How to Train Your Dragon" – $37 million
- "28 Years Later" – $30 million
- "Elio" – $21 million
- "Lilo & Stitch" – $9.7 million
- "Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning" – $6.6 million
- "Materialists" – $5.8 million
- "Ballerina" – $4.5 million
- "Karate Kid: Legends" – $2.4 million
- "Final Destination: Bloodlines" – $1.9 million
- "Kuberaa" – $1.7 million
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