This weekend, the box office witnessed a thrilling showdown as A Working Man, the latest abduction thriller co-produced and starring Jason Statham, claimed the top spot. This action-packed film debuted to an impressive $15.2 million at the domestic box office, outpacing Disney's highly anticipated live-action remake of Snow White, which garnered $14.2 million in its second week. Despite its star-studded cast, including Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot, Snow White faced significant challenges that affected its initial performance, particularly due to the controversies leading up to its release.
Snow White has now experienced a staggering 66 percent drop in its box office earnings, falling from last weekend's $43 million opening gross to just $14.2 million. This significant decline marks the largest second-week drop for any live-action remake from Disney, surpassing the previous record held by Dumbo with a 60 percent drop in 2019. While its domestic performance has faltered, the fairy tale still managed to secure the top position at the global box office, accumulating an additional $36.3 million and bringing its total to $143 million.
A Working Man also made waves internationally, amassing $30.2 million across 64 international markets, solidifying its position as the No. 2 film globally. The diverse array of films in the domestic and global top 5 showcases various genres, countries of origin, and content ratings, reflecting the eclectic tastes of today’s audiences.
In an unexpected twist, the bronze medalist on the domestic leaderboard is not a traditional film but rather the first two episodes of the fifth season of the Christian historical series The Chosen. Released as The Chosen: Last Supper (Season 5) Part 1, the episodes earned an impressive $11.5 million at the domestic box office. Although only available in American theaters, this gross was enough to secure the fourth spot on the global charts. Viewers eager for the next chapter in the serialized life of Jesus Christ can access the show through its official app, created and directed by Dallas Jenkins.
This weekend's box office was notable for the high number of new releases, with over 80 percent of the top 5 being fresh entrants. Universal's The Woman in the Yard, starring Danielle Deadwyler, took the fourth spot with a weekend gross of $9.4 million. Meanwhile, A24's quirky genre-blender Death of a Unicorn, featuring Paul Rudd and Jenna Ortega, secured fifth place with an opening take of $5.7 million.
On the global stage, the Indian action thriller Empuraan claimed the third spot with a solid $12 million weekend take, contributing to a $19.4 million cumulative gross thus far. This sequel to the 2019 blockbuster Lucifer, starring Mohanlal, has already made its mark as the fifth highest-grossing Malayalam language film of all time.
Moreover, the Chinese animated film Ne Zha 2 continues its record-breaking journey, securing the fifth position in the global box office. With an impressive $11 million earned this weekend, it boasts a staggering $2.12 billion global gross from only 12 territories, demonstrating its widespread appeal.
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