Novocaine pulled off a solid debut this weekend, edging out stiff competition to claim the number one spot.
Strong Opening for Novocaine
The dark comedy thriller Novocaine led the weekend box office with an $8.7 million debut according to Box Office Mojo. While not a blockbuster-level opening, the film managed to outpace its closest competitors, proving that audiences still have an appetite for original mid-budget thrillers. With strong word of mouth and limited direct competition in its genre, Novocaine could have a decent run in the coming weeks.
Mickey 17 and Black Bag Tie for Second
In a rare box office tie, Mickey 17 and Black Bag secured $7.5 million over the weekend, sharing the second-place slot. Mickey 17, Bong Joon-ho’s latest sci-fi thriller, saw a respectable if somewhat underwhelming, opening given its high expectations. The film’s longevity at the box office may depend on how well audiences respond to its dense narrative and visual spectacle.
Meanwhile, Black Bag, an action-packed espionage thriller, performed well despite relatively modest marketing. The film’s strong word of mouth and appeal to action fans could give it legs in the coming weeks.
Captain America: Brave New World Struggles in Fourth
After dominating the box office in previous weeks, Captain America: Brave New World dropped to fourth place with $5.5 million. This marks a significant downturn for the Marvel film, which has struggled to maintain momentum amid lukewarm reviews and increased competition. While the brand recognition helped it in its early weeks, declining audience interest suggests the film may not have a long theatrical run ahead.
Looney Tunes Movie Rounds Out the Top Five
The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie landed in fifth place with $3.2 million. Though not a massive performer, the animated comedy has found a niche audience, particularly among families and nostalgic fans of the classic characters. Its box office performance will likely remain steady but modest as it faces increasing competition from upcoming animated releases.
Next Week’s Predictions
Next week, the box office is set for a major shake-up with the release of Disney’s Snow White. Despite tracking between $52 million and $71 million, the film has been subject to pre-release backlash, and Disney has been unusually quiet in its promotion. As a result, I predict Snow White will land at around $54 million, easily securing the number one spot.
Meanwhile, The Alto Knights, a crime drama with minimal promotion, is tracking between $5 million and $10 million. Given the lack of marketing, I expect it to land on the lower end of that range at around $6 million, which should place it in the top five but likely behind holdovers like Novocaine and Mickey 17. With several films seeing sharp declines, it will be interesting to see how these new releases shake up the rankings.
As always, we’ll find out next week.
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