Box Office Report: 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' Dominates Christmas Period with 'Marty Supreme' and 'Song Sung Blue' Making Waves
"Avatar: Fire and Ash" continued its reign at the top of the domestic box office during the Christmas period, while new releases like "Marty Supreme," "Song Sung Blue," and "Anaconda" also drew audiences to theaters. Despite the competition, "Zootopia 2" reclaimed the second spot in its fifth weekend. The latest installment in the "Avatar" franchise, "Avatar 3," maintained its strong performance, grossing $64 million over the weekend and $88 million since Christmas. The film has amassed $217.7 million in North America and $760 million worldwide in just two weekends.
Among the new releases, "Marty Supreme" had the best debut, earning $17.4 million over the weekend and $27.1 million during the holiday frame. The film, directed by Josh Safdie and starring Timothée Chalamet, resonated with audiences and received positive reviews. A24's production of "Marty Supreme" is expected to continue its success at the box office due to its strong start and favorable word-of-mouth. The film received a "B+" grade from CinemaScore exit polls, indicating a positive reception from moviegoers.
"Anaconda," a meta-reboot with a $45 million budget, landed in fifth place with $14.6 million over the weekend and $23.7 million since Christmas. Starring Jack Black and Paul Rudd, the film follows two friends who embark on a jungle adventure to recreate their favorite movie, "Anaconda." Despite mixed reviews, the film garnered a "B" grade on CinemaScore.
"Song Sung Blue" debuted in eighth place with $7.6 million over the weekend and $12 million during the holiday frame. Directed by Craig Brewer and featuring Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson, the film tells the true story of musicians forming a Neil Diamond tribute band. Audiences gave the film an "A" grade on CinemaScore, indicating strong word-of-mouth potential among older moviegoers.
Disney's "Zootopia 2" continued its successful run, earning $20 million over the weekend and $25.2 million since Christmas. The animated sequel has grossed $320 million domestically and $1.4 billion globally, solidifying its position as the highest-grossing Hollywood release of the year. Lionsgate's "The Housemaid" secured the fourth spot with $15.4 million over the weekend, bringing its domestic total to $46.6 million.
With more releases on the horizon, the box office landscape is set to evolve in the coming weeks, offering audiences a diverse array of films to enjoy.