Box Office Update: 'Weapons' Reigns Supreme, 'Nobody 2' Makes Strong Debut
The horror film "Weapons" reclaimed the top spot at the box office, earning $26 million in its second weekend. Despite a 40% decline from its debut, the R-rated movie has grossed $89 million domestically and $148 million worldwide. Warner Bros. is enjoying a successful streak with hits like "A Minecraft Movie," "Sinners," "Final Destination Bloodlines," and "Superman," following earlier financial misfires.
Universal's action thriller "Nobody 2" debuted at No. 3 with $9.2 million, slightly ahead of its predecessor, "Nobody." Starring Bob Odenkirk, the sequel received a "B+" CinemaScore compared to the original's "A-" grade. Analysts believe the film, priced at $25 million, has the potential to be profitable for the studio.
Disney's "Freakier Friday" secured the second spot with $14.5 million in its second weekend, while "The Fantastic Four: First Steps" dropped to fourth place with $8.8 million in its fourth weekend. The Marvel superhero adventure has grossed $247 million in North America and $468.7 million worldwide.
"The Bad Guys 2" rounded out the top five with $6.9 million in its third weekend, bringing its domestic total to $56 million. Meanwhile, Sydney Sweeney's crime thriller "Americana" had a disappointing start with $500,000 from 1,110 locations, marking one of the worst openings for a film on over 1,000 screens.
Overall, the box office landscape continues to evolve, with more updates and releases to come.