Box Office Report: “Dog Man” Leads Quiet Winter Weekend
In a drama-free box office landscape, DreamWorks Animation’s “Dog Man” emerged victorious once again, maintaining its top position. The film, based on popular graphic novels by Dav Pilkey, reportedly pulled in $13.7 million in ticket sales.
Despite expectations, the Super Bowl weekend didn’t transit seamlessly into theater goings. Last year’s box office debut on Super Sunday was earmarked by Apple’s much-criticized “Argylle,” a disparity from the current trend where Hollywood predominantly promotes its big bombs via sports advertising.
“Heart Eyes”: A Mixed Reception
Interestingly, Spyglass Media Group’s “Heart Eyes,” a Valentine’s-themed slasher-rom-com, arrived in second place. The Sony film garnered $8.5 million from 3,102 theaters. While reviews have been favorable, received praise from critics and audiences alike, the movie failed to live up to its modest $18 million production budget, receiving a “B-” CinemaScore.
The film, under the direction of Josh Ruben, stars Oliva Holt and Mason Gooding. As the weekend saw ,it’s clear that audience expectations might have surpassed the movie’s actual deliverables.
“Love Hurts”: Ke Huy Quan’s Big Screen Debut Falters
Another debut, also shaping the weekend narrative, was the modest $18 million-budgeted “Love Hurts.” Produced by 87North Productions, and starring Ke Huy Quan (now celebrated for his breakout performance in “Everything Everywhere All at Once”), the action comedy made a lackluster debut with $5.8 million across 3,055 theaters. Co-starring Ariana DeBose, the movie’s receptionyielded a “C+” CinemaScore, indicating general dissatisfaction among ticket buyers.
Weekly Trends and Future Projections
Compared to last weekend, “Dog Man” exhibited a sharp decline of 62%, showcasing the volatility of animated films in the adult-oriented market post-holiday season. Nevertheless, with $54.1 million already in the bank after two weekends, the film is projected to meet its production budget comfortably.
The box office is poised for a significant boost in the following weekend. Marvel’s “Captain America: Brave New World” and Sony’s “Paddington in Peru” are the major additions, expected to energize the market, drawing large crowds and breaking records.
Final Weekend Box Office Rankings
Here’s a quick rundown of the weekend’s top-performing films:
- “Dog Man,” $13.7 million.
- “Heart Eyes,” $8.5 million.
- “Love Hurts,” $5.8 million.
- “Mufasa: The Lion King,” $3.9 million.
- “Companion,” $3 million.
- “One of Them Days,” $3 million.
- “Becoming Led Zeppelin,” $2.6 million.
- “Flight Risk,” $2.6 million.
- “Sonic the Hedgehog,” $1.8 million.
- “Moana 3,” $1.5 million.
Stay tuned for full domestic figures, expected to be released on Monday.
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