The weekend box office results are here, and it is a mix of returning champions and impressive new blood. From animated favorites to stomach-pit-inducing new releases, here’s a breakdown of exactly how the top performers fared this weekend.
The following figures reflect the film’s performance over its second weekend in theaters. The total gross box office indicates the cumulative earnings since its release.
Top Box Office Movies
1. Despicable Me 4
- Weekend Gross: $44M
- Total Gross: $243M
- Weeks Released: 2
- IMDB Rating: 6.3 (15K)
“Despicable Me 4” still tops the box office this weekend with $44 million. In its second week, it now has an overall gross of $243 million, setting this sequel to animated favorites in continuous motion despite mixed reviews.
2. Longlegs
- Weekend Gross: $22M
- Total Gross: $37M
- Weeks Released: 1
- IMDB Rating: 7.3 (23K)
The thriller by Maika Monroe, “Longlegs,” kicked off the weekend to a strong $22 million, racking up $37 million in its first week. It has managed to keep audiences in a thrall of suspense and decent ratings.
3. Inside Out 2
- Weekend Gross: $20M
- Total Gross: $587M
- Weeks Released: 5
- IMDB Rating: 7.9 (80K)
“Inside Out 2” kept moving along, raking in $20 million this past weekend. This animated favorite remained wholesome for families, having grossed a total of $587 million in just five weeks.
4. A Quiet Place: Day One
- Weekend Gross: $11M
- Total Gross: $123M
- Weeks Released: 3
- IMDB Rating: 6.7 (39K)
Suspenseful “A Quiet Place: Day One” comes in this weekend with $11 million to add to a three-week total of $123 million. Its gripping storyline does not stop the audience from coming in, despite its relatively medium rating.
5. Fly Me to the Moon
- Weekend Gross: $9.4M
- Total Gross: $14M
- Weeks Released: 1
- IMDB Rating: 6.8 (6.6K)
“Fly Me to the Moon” gets off to a good start with a gross of $9.4 million this weekend. The unique premise of the film seems to catch some eyes, as evidenced by the total gross of $14 million that may have some legs.
6. Bad Boys: Ride or Die
- Weekend Gross: $4.3M
- Total Gross: $187M
- Weeks Released: 6
- IMDB Rating: 7.0 (33K)
“Bad Boys: Ride or Die” does not slow down, breaking out with $4.3 million this weekend, for a total of $187 million in its sixth week, proving there is some staying power for those action devotees.
7. Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1
- Weekend Gross: $2.2M
- Total Gross: $28M
- Weeks Released: 3
- IMDB Rating: 7.0 (11K)
Kevin Costner’s “Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1” tacked on $2.2 million this weekend, bringing it to a total of $28 million in three weeks as epic storytelling found an audience.
8. MaXXXine
- Weekend Gross: $2.1M
- Total Gross: $13M
- Weeks Released: 2
- IMDB Rating: 6.8 (12K)
“MaXXXine” still goes on at a steady gross of $2.1 million this weekend, bringing the total to over $13 million in two weeks. The intriguing plot keeps viewers coming back for more.
9. Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot
- Weekend Gross: $1.4M
- Total Gross: $11M
- Weeks Released: 2
- IMDB Rating: 7.4 (982)
“Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot” opens this weekend with $1.4 million and totals $11 million in two weeks. It’s a heartfelt story with good reviews and a steady viewership.
10. Indian 2
- Weekend Gross: $1.2M
- Total Gross: $1.2M
- Weeks Released: 1
- IMDB Rating: 5.9 (12K)
“Indian 2” opened with a weekend gross of $1.2 million, not so bad given that the ratings are somewhat lukewarm on IMDB. Still, this opening performance from the film does present some promise in the international market.
How to Use Box Office Hits for Movie Night Inspiration
- Plan a Family Night: You can plan a fun family movie night with top animated picks like “Despicable Me 4” and “Inside Out 2”.
- Thriller Marathon: Spend a gripping night with “Longlegs” and “A Quiet Place: Day One”.
- Action Lovers Unite: “Bad Boys: Ride or Die” and “Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1” are for the sake of action lovers alone.
- New Releases: Explore new and different stories of “Fly Me to the Moon” and “Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot”.
FAQs
Question: What was the movie with the highest total gross this week?
Answer: “Inside Out 2” topped, at $587 million for a five-week total gross.
Question: Which new release took in the most money this weekend?
Answer: “Longlegs” had a robust opening weekend of $22 million.
Question: How did “Despicable Me 4” do this weekend?
Answer: “Despicable Me 4” finished the weekend with $44 million, pushing its total to $243 million in only two weeks.
Question: What is the rating in IMDB for the top 10 movies?
Answer: “Inside Out 2” is highest among them, with 7.9 out of 10 in IMDB.
Question: Are there any huge underperformers this week?
Anser: “Indian 2” opened low at $1.2 million with just an IMDB rating of 5.9.
