Both “Kung Fu Panda 4” and “Dune: Part Two” are doing well in North American theaters and are ahead of Lionsgate’s new drama “Arthur the King,” which made $3 million on its opening day across 3,003 locations. The movie starring Mark Wahlberg is expected to earn less than $8 million during the weekend, which would put it in third place in the domestic charts. It’s a decent start for this drama, which cost almost $20 million to produce and has an impressive “A” grade from the audience survey firm Cinema Score (although reviews have been mixed). In comparison, “Dog,” which starred Channing Tatum and was released by United Artists in February 2022, earned $14 million during its opening weekend before making over $61 million in total. Lionsgate hopes that “Arthur” can strike a similar chord with audiences.
Film is based on the nonfiction book titled “Arthur – The Dog Who Crossed the Jungle to Find a Home.” The film stars the talented actor Mark Wahlberg in the lead role of a mountain climber who embarks on a challenging 435-mile journey through the Dominican Republic. As he sets out on his journey, he comes across a stray dog and enlists his help to accompany him on this adventure. Alongside Wahlberg, the film also features Simu Liu, Juliet Rylance, and Nathalie Emmanuel in prominent roles. The film is directed by Simon Cellan Jones, who brings his unique vision and style to the project.
According to the latest industry predictions, Universal Studios’ highly anticipated movie “Kung Fu Panda 4” is expected to outperform “Dune: Part Two” at the box office this weekend. The much-awaited sequel to its predecessor is projected to earn a total of $31.5 million in its second weekend, which would represent a modest 46% decrease in revenue from its impressive $57.9 million opening weekend. The film’s performance so far has been remarkably similar to the original “Kung Fu Panda” which earned $60.2 million in its opening weekend back in 2008 and saw a 44.2% decline in its second weekend. These figures indicate that the “Kung Fu Panda” franchise is still going strong and is likely to continue to entertain audiences for a long time to come.
According to the latest reports, the fourth installment in the “Kung Fu Panda” franchise is expected to achieve a significant milestone by surpassing a $100 million domestic gross through the three-day frame. This achievement makes it the second title of the year to notch that milestone. Despite being made on a production budget of $85 million, which is lower than its predecessors, Universal and DreamWorks managed to keep the costs down by whittling down the price tag compared to previous entries. The fact that “Kung Fu Panda 4” is still nearly putting up franchise-best numbers is a huge victory for the studios, and a testament to the popularity of the series.
The weekend box office projections are in, and Warner Bros. and Legendary Entertainment’s highly-anticipated movie, “Dune: Part Two,” seems poised to repeat in second place with an estimated $8.1 million earnings on Friday. The film’s performance is remarkable as it only experienced a 33% decline from the previous week, a testament to the spectacular word-of-mouth reviews and premium large-format business that have boosted its popularity.
Directed by Denis Villeneuve, the sci-fi epic has been the most successful movie of the year, breaking box office records left and right. By the end of the weekend, it is projected that the film will have surpassed $200 million in domestic earnings alone, a significant feat for a movie that has been in theaters for just a few weeks.
Overall, “Dune: Part Two” appears to be continuing its triumphant run, delighting audiences with its stunning visuals, gripping storyline, and talented cast. It’s no wonder the movie has been the talk of the town, and it’s exciting to see how much more success it will achieve in the coming days.
According to recent reports, the horror play “Imaginary” by Lionsgate has managed to secure a spot in the top five movies, even after experiencing a 53% decline in earnings from its opening day last weekend. The movie, which is produced by Blumhouse, made $1.68 million on Friday. Although it may not stay in theaters for too long, it is expected to cross the $20 million domestic mark within the week, despite having a production budget of only $10 million. This is certainly a remarkable achievement, given the current market conditions.
According to industry insiders, Angel Studios’ latest release, “Cabrini,” is expected to secure the last spot in the top five for this weekend’s box office earnings. The film directed by Alejandro Monteverde is projected to bring in a total of $2.95 million, taking its overall earnings to $13.1 million. However, it’s worth noting that the film is unlikely to achieve the same level of success as “Sound of Freedom,” which saw a surprising 38% increase in its second weekend. Despite reportedly having a much bigger production budget, “Cabrini” is not expected to generate significant returns, leading to muted expectations from critics and audiences alike.