Los Angeles (AP) – This is August, and came to play horror and humor.
In a month which has long been known for flourishing Edgier films, Zach Kregar The much awaited horror film “weapon” Not disappointed, topped the box office during its debut weekend with $ 42.5 million domestically from 3,202 theaters. It earned $ 70 million internationally.
The success of the film also handed over its distributor, Warner Brothers Pictures, seventh number 1 inauguration of the year, and became the sixth film of the studio in a line to debut more than $ 40 million domestic.
“Freakier Friday,” Disney chaotic sequel For the 2003 Classic, “Freaky Friday”, finished second during its premiere weekend, earning $ 29 million in 3,975 North American theaters. Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee return to Curtis, this time for a double body-swapping between mother-daughter pair and Lohan’s teenage daughter and step daughter soon.
The viral marketing strategy, in association with strong social media Word-of-Mouth, was going well for the success of both films, said a senior media analyst of Paul Dergrabedian, data firm Comskor.
“The top two movies may not be much different, and that is so attractive to the filmmakers at the end of this week,” said Dergrabedian. “Both are ready to react to these films in a full -time weekend and then post on social media for their audience.”
The “weapon” takes the audience to the small town of Mebrook, where 17 children go up and leave their homes at 2:17, leaving their parents in view of them. The city has been left to navigate the impact of trauma A touch of horror, addiction and existence of humor.
The film is a follow-up of Kregar for the start of its single direction with 2022 styling horror, “savage.” That seriously acclaimed film had a slow start and short budget, but still topped the chart during its premiere. $ 10 million domestic And made a splash in style.
The “weapon” discussed a lot for its strong reviews (95%on rotten tomatoes).
Jeffrey Goldstein, president of the global distribution for Warner Brothers, said, “Internet explosion occurred between Friday and today. You just see that people are spending a very good time with it.”
Comedy-Herr Double Premier’s success meant “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” He surrendered his two -week run at the top position and landed in third place, which was brought to $ 15.5 million domestic. Superhero film enjoyed a strong $ 118 million startsBut Stumbled in his second weekend.
“Bad people 2,” Which got a healthy start at number 2 during its premiere weekend, in fourth place, domestically earned $ 10.4 million. “Nude gun” There was a similar fate, reaching fifth position with $ 8.4 million in North American theaters.
“Jurassic World Rebirth,” According to NBC Universal, this week is expected to be a hit of $ 800 million by Monday in seventh, After a successful run in theaters.
Warner Brothers started slow this year, but returned with the box-office hit, “A Minecraft film,” Which was domesticly opened with $ 157 million. Since then, films like “Sinners,” Superman “and now, have been successful.
The studio “set a blueprint how to create a perfect summer lineup,” said Dergarabedian.
“Weapons” also join a stream of successful horror films this year, its initial number is fine “Last Destination: Bloodlines” And “Sinner.”
Top 10 movies by domestic box office
With the release of the final domestic figures on Monday, according to Comskore, this list factor in the estimated ticket sales for Friday in US and Canadian theaters through Sunday:
1. “Weapon,” $ 42.5 million.
2. “Frikier Friday,” $ 29 million.
3. “The Fantastic Four: First Steps,” $ 15.5 million.
4. “The Bad Gives 2,” $ 10.4 million.
5. “The Naked Gun,” $ 8.4 million.
6. “Superman,” $ 7.8 million.
7. “Jurassic World Riberth,” $ 4.7 million.
8. “F1: The Movie,” $ 2.9 million.
9. “Together,” $ 2.6 million.
10. “Sketch,” $ 2.5 million.
Itajel Luna, Associated Press
