As the weekend approaches, the latest box office results indicate that Warner Bros/DC Studios' Superman is set to take in approximately $55 million during its second weekend, following a 71% drop on its second Friday, which generated about $16 million. This performance marks a significant achievement, with the film projected to reach a global total of around $400 million by the end of Sunday.
In comparison, The Batman, directed by Matt Reeves, experienced a 50% decline in its second weekend, grossing $66.5 million. Similarly, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, helmed by James Gunn, saw a 56% drop, resulting in a $65.2 million second weekend. By the end of this weekend, Superman is expected to accumulate a total of $232.7 million domestically.
In its third weekend, Jurassic World Rebirth from Universal is holding steady, projected to earn $21.5 million across 3,854 theaters, which signifies a 47% decline. This brings its cumulative earnings to approximately $274.2 million by Sunday.
On the new release front, Columbia Pictures and Screen Gems' reboot of I Know What You Did Last Summer is expected to earn between $13 million and $15 million after nearly $6 million on its opening day at 3,206 locations. However, it faces stiff competition from Paramount Animation's Smurfs, which is projecting around $12 million for the weekend after grossing around $4 million on its first day at 3,504 sites.
The original I Know What You Did Last Summer, released in 1997, opened to $15.8 million, while its 1998 sequel debuted with $16.5 million. The new film's preview earnings of $2.2 million indicate a promising start, particularly when compared to previous horror movies. Critics have given it a 38% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, while the audience score stands at 69%, the highest in the franchise.
Apple Original Films’ F1 is projected to earn $9.4 million this weekend, with a cumulative total of $153.4 million. A24’s Eddington, featuring a socio-political Western narrative, is expected to bring in $4.5 million, although its performance trails behind Wes Anderson’s Phoenician Scheme, which opened to $6.2 million.
Overall, as the weekend unfolds, the box office landscape reflects a mix of established franchises and new entries vying for audience attention. With Superman maintaining its dominance, it remains to be seen how the new releases will ultimately fare in comparison to this superhero powerhouse.
