The exciting volleyball anime movie, Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle, made an impressive $800K in previews yesterday. This performance is overshadowed by the highly anticipated release of The Garfield Movie, expected to dominate with a $12M second frame at the box office. In a rare moderate wide release weekend, Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle managed to captivate audiences at 1,086 locations through Imax and PLFs. Despite the positive reception during previews, the movie is projected to only achieve single-digit earnings at 1,119 locations.
Warner Bros.' R-rated film, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, is anticipated to secure the second spot at the box office with a $10M take in its second weekend. Despite expectations of a -60% decrease in earnings, the George Miller directed prequel has generated $38.9M in its first week. This result falls short of the initial week performance of 2015's Mad Max: Fury Road, which accumulated $63.4M in the same timeframe.
IFC's horror movie, In a Violent Nature, hit 1,400 locations in its widest release ever. With an impressive 89% certification on Rotten Tomatoes, the film directed by Chris Nash is poised for success. The storyline revolves around a vengeful spirit seeking retribution after a 60-year-old crime, making it a must-watch in the horror genre.
Roadside Attractions introduces Summer Camp in 1,787 theaters, featuring a star-studded cast including Diane Keaton, Kathy Bates, and Eugene Levy. The comedy, which has faced critical backlash, is expected to only garner single-digit earnings at the box office. Despite the negative reviews, the film follows a heartwarming tale of childhood friends reuniting at a summer camp after years apart.
Bleecker Street presents Ezra in 1,320 venues, a film led by Robert De Niro and Bobby Cannavale. The movie, which had its world premiere at TIFF, explores the relationship between a comedian, Max, and his autistic son, Ezra, as they embark on a life-changing road trip. With a 65% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes, Ezra is expected to achieve low single-digit earnings at the box office.
This weekend's box office releases offer a diverse range of genres and stories to audiences. From animated sports dramas to horror thrillers and heartwarming comedies, there is something for everyone at the movies. While some films are projected to dominate the box office, others may struggle to attract audiences despite their critical acclaim. As the weekend unfolds, it will be interesting to see how each movie performs and resonates with viewers.