Despite low review scores, Flight Risk managed to take the top spot at the weekend box office.
Flight Risk Soars to the Top of the Box Office
This weekend brought another shake-up to the box office. Despite having low reviews; leading the charge was the thriller Flight Risk per Box Office Mojo, which soared into first place with a solid $12.0 million debut; higher than I predicted last week.
Flight Risk managed to captivate audiences with its high-stakes action and gripping storyline, drawing in a broad demographic of moviegoers. While it wasn’t scoring highly with critics; it did mange to put forth a strong enough marketing campaign to draw in audiences.
Mufasa: The Lion King Still Roaring in Second Place
Disney’s Mufasa: The Lion King was not far behind, pulling in $8.7 million on its sixth weekend. While the film’s total domestic haul now stands at an impressive $626 million worldwide, this weekend saw a slight decline in earnings as the nostalgia-driven prequel continued to find a steady audience.
One of Them Days Keeps the Laughs Coming At The Box Office
In third place, the comedy One of Them Days delivered $8.0 million, proving that laughter still holds significant box office appeal. The film, featuring an ensemble cast and sharp wit, continues to benefit from strong word of mouth. Though it dropped a couple of spots from its previous weekends, it remains a fan-favourite, appealing to audiences looking for lighthearted fun amidst the heavier fare.
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 and Moana 2 Round Out the Top Five
Paramount’s Sonic the Hedgehog 3 kept in fourth place with $5.5 million, continuing its reliable run with family audiences. Despite being in its seventh weekend, the blue speedster remains a major draw, with a cumulative total keeping the franchise a strong contender in the animated realm.
Meanwhile, Disney’s Moana 2 took fifth place, earning $4.3 million. Though the animated sequel has performed steadily since its release, this weekend saw it reclaim the fifth-place spot after dropping out of the Top 5 last week. Still, the beloved oceanic heroine and her adventures remain a draw for younger audiences and families, keeping the film afloat amidst a busy slate of releases.
Next Week’s Release
The big new release next week is Dog Man.
The movie is a strong contender for the family market. The movie is looking to bring in $21 million to $28 million. While the marketing for it is strong, it’s not an established brand like other family fare (i.e. Mufasa or Moana 2). I estimate it’ll make closer to $24 million although with the current low earnings of the box office in general, it’ll easily take the first place spot regardless.
As always, we’ll find out next week!
