Box Office Buzz: Holiday Hits Dominate the Charts
The holiday season is in full swing at the box office, with Christmas Day releases making a splash. Leading the pack for the second weekend in a row is James Cameron's "Avatar: Fire and Ash," which earned $22.6 million domestically on Friday. The film is expected to reach a total of $75 million to $80 million by Sunday, bringing its North American earnings to $176 million by the end of the week.
In second place is A24's "Marty Supreme," starring Timothée Chalamet, which brought in $6.73 million domestically on Friday. The film has earned $16.2 million since Christmas and is projected to gross $30 million by Sunday. Chalamet plays Marty "Supreme" Mauser, a rising table tennis star known for his quick wit and impressive skills.
Disney's "Zootopia 2" climbed to third place with $6.7 million on Friday, benefiting from the holiday break for schools. The family-friendly animated film is expected to add $20 million by Sunday, bringing its domestic total to $308 million by the end of the week.
Sony's "Anaconda" slithered into fourth place with $5.4 million domestically on Friday. The horror comedy, featuring Jack Black and Paul Rudd, is on track to gross over $20 million by Sunday. The film follows a group of filmmakers attempting to recreate a classic movie.
"The Housemaid" secured the fifth spot with $5.2 million on Friday, an increase from its Christmas Day earnings. The psychological thriller, starring Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried, aims to reach a domestic total of $45 million by Sunday.
Overall, the box office is buzzing with holiday releases, offering a variety of films for audiences to enjoy during this festive season.