The August box office is heating up with a mix of superhero action, animated fun, and comedic reboots! Let's dive into the latest numbers and see who's winning the weekend.
Fantastic Four: First Steps Dominates
Fantastic Four: First Steps continues its reign, securing an estimated $40 million in its second weekend. This brings its total domestic gross to $198.4 million. While it experienced a drop of 66%, that's comparable to Captain America: Brave New World. The film is currently playing in 4,125 theaters.
The Bad Guys 2: A Worthy Sequel
DreamWorks Animation's The Bad Guys 2 is exceeding expectations, earning $22.8 million in its opening weekend across 3,852 locations. This outperforms the original Bad Guys movie. While it's a solid performance for an $80 million production, DreamWorks Animation sequels have previously achieved even greater success. The film received an A CinemaScore, matching the first film's rating. Audience demographics show a diverse turnout, with Caucasian viewers making up 41%, Latino and Hispanic 22%, Black 18%, and Asian American 12%. Male and female viewership was split evenly at 50/50.
The Naked Gun Reboot: Comedy Returns
The reboot of The Naked Gun, starring Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson, is also making a splash. Neeson takes on the role of Frank Drebin Jr., the son of the iconic Leslie Nielsen character, as he navigates modern policing. Early numbers suggest a strong opening, and reviews praise Neeson's comedic timing and Anderson's performance as Beth Davenport. The film aims to revive the comedy genre in theaters.
Other Notable Releases
- Together, a horror rom-com, also debuted this weekend.
- Recent theatrical releases like 28 Years Later and The Life of Chuck are now available for rental.
- Final Destination: Bloodlines is now streaming on HBO Max.
Overall, the box office is showing signs of life, with a mix of established franchises and new releases attracting audiences. Next weekend promises even more excitement with the arrival of Freakier Friday–Weapons.