Superhero Movie Dominates Box Office
The Man of Steel isn’t just faster than a flying bullet — he’s beating the box office competition, too. The latest installment in the Superman franchise has taken the spotlight, showcasing its strength both on and off the screen. On Friday, the film soared to the top spot, earning $16.6 million, marking its second week in theaters. By Saturday, it had already crossed the $200 million mark at the North American box office, positioning itself as a strong contender for the highest-earning superhero hit of the year.
Jurassic World Rebirth Takes Second Place
Following closely behind Superman is “Jurassic World Rebirth,” which landed in second place with sales of $6.56 million on Friday. This marks the third week the film has been in theaters, showing consistent performance despite the fierce competition from the superhero genre.
Horror Franchise Makes a Strong Debut
“I Know What You Did Last Summer,” the fourth installment in the horror franchise and a reboot of the 1997 original, claimed the third position with $5.85 million in revenue on Friday. The slasher flick, which opened on Friday, received mixed reviews from critics. The Post described it as “a lot better than the 1997 version, if equally as stupid.”
This reboot features Freddie Prinze Jr., Jennifer Love Hewitt, Sarah Michelle Gellar, and Brandy reprising their roles. According to Deadline, the film is expected to earn around $12 million this weekend, making it the lowest opening in the franchise’s history.
A Disappointing Performance from “Smurfs”
In fourth place was “Smurfs,” an animated musical fantasy comedy that also serves as a reboot. The film earned $4 million on Friday, marking its opening weekend. The Post deemed it “one of the worst movies of the year.” Despite featuring notable voices such as Rihanna, James Corden, Jimmy Kimmel, Octavia Spencer, Kurt Russell, and John Goodman, the movie is projected to bring in $12 million this weekend.
F1: The Movie Struggles to Keep Momentum
“F1: The Movie” moved down two spots to fifth place, earning $2.8 million on Friday. This marks its fourth week in theaters, indicating a decline in popularity compared to previous weeks.
Summary of Box Office Performances
Here’s a quick recap of the top-performing films this weekend:
- Superman – $16.6 million (second week in theaters)
- Jurassic World Rebirth – $6.56 million (third week in theaters)
- I Know What You Did Last Summer – $5.85 million (opening weekend)
- Smurfs – $4 million (opening weekend)
- F1: The Movie – $2.8 million (fourth week in theaters)
With Superman leading the charge, the box office continues to be dominated by high-profile releases. As the summer season progresses, it will be interesting to see how these films perform in the coming weeks.
