In a thrilling turn of events, the film “Weapons” continues to lead the box office charts in its second weekend, showcasing its strong performance against new releases. Universal's action sequel, “Nobody 2”, is making its debut, projected to secure a solid third place as it enters the competitive landscape of this weekend's box office.
Starring Bob Odenkirk, “Nobody 2” grossed an impressive $3.8 million across Friday and preview screenings from 3,260 locations. This opening day figure surpassed its predecessor’s debut of $2.5 million in 2021, a time when the film industry was grappling with pandemic-related challenges as COVID-19 vaccines were just starting to become available to the public.
Despite its strong start, “Nobody 2” is now on track for an opening weekend total of approximately $9.4 million. This figure falls slightly below pre-weekend expectations, which had projected the sequel to exceed $10 million. While the film has received reviews similar to those of the first installment and scored a positive CinemaScore rating of “B+” from audiences, the favorable reception has not translated into the blockbuster numbers that some anticipated. With a production budget of $25 million—up from the $16 million spent on the original film—this sequel represents a calculated investment in franchise growth.
Meanwhile, “Weapons”, produced by Warner Bros. and New Line, remains firmly in first place, adding another $7.4 million on Friday. This represents a modest decline of around 40% from its opening day total last week, when factoring out preview screening grosses. The well-reviewed ensemble horror feature is expected to push its domestic total to approximately $90 million by the end of the weekend, positioning itself ahead of the Disney remake of “Snow White”, which has amassed $87 million and now ranks as the 14th highest-grossing North American release of the year.
In second place, “Freakier Friday” continues to perform well, adding another $4.5 million on Friday. This Disney comedy sequel is anticipated to reach the mid-teens in its sophomore outing, pushing its domestic total beyond $54 million. Additionally, “The Fantastic Four: First Steps”, also from Disney, secured fourth place with a Friday gross of $2.4 million. This figure marks a 47% drop from its daily total last week, but the film is projected to surpass $246 million in domestic earnings through Sunday. It currently ranks 23rd in North American grosses among the 37 features released within the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Lastly, rounding out the top five is Universal’s “The Bad Guys 2”, which added another $1.9 million on Friday. The animated sequel is on track for a third-weekend total of $6.9 million, down just 35% from the previous week. It is expected to reach a domestic gross of $56 million by Sunday, closely trailing its original film, which earned $57 million during the same timeframe.
This weekend's box office performance showcases the ongoing competition among new releases and established hits. As “Weapons” continues to dominate, all eyes will be on “Nobody 2” to see if it can gain traction as the weekend progresses. Stay tuned for more updates on box office results and trends.
