‘The Running Man’ and ‘Now You See Me’ dominate with blockbuster global entries
This weekend saw a mix of debuts and steady performances from various films at the box office. 'The Running Man' led the pack with a strong global opening, while 'Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle' continued its impressive run in IMAX theaters. 'Black Phone 2' and 'Predator: Badlands' also made notable contributions to their studios' coffers.
Paramount's 'The Running Man' kicked off its theatrical run with a robust $17 million in the U.S. and $11.2 million overseas, culminating in a global opening of $28.2 million. Meanwhile, 'Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle' continued its dominance in IMAX, generating $12.3 million in China alone and pushing its global total to $86 million. Universal and Blumhouse's 'Black Phone 2' scared up an impressive $2.65 million in its fifth weekend, reaching $74.67 million domestically and $127.72 million worldwide. 20th Century Studios' 'Predator: Badlands' added $13.0 million in its second weekend, bringing its domestic total to $66.3 million and global tally to $136.3 million, with a per-theater average of $6,259 in the U.S.
Neon's 'Keeper' opened with a solid $2.5 million in the U.S., while Paramount's 'Regretting You' remained steady with $4.0 million in its fourth frame, pushing its domestic cume to $44.96 million and global total to $82.46 million. Lionsgate's 'Now You See Me: Now You Don't' debuted with $21.3 million in the U.S. and $54.2 million internationally, totaling $75.5 million globally. The film features an ensemble cast including Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Dave Franco, Isla Fisher, Morgan Freeman, Justice Smith, Dominic Sessa, Ariana Greenblatt, Lizzy Caplan, Rosamund Pike, and Mark Ruffalo. Lastly, Trafalgar Releasing and HYBE's 'j-hope Tour: HOPE ON THE STAGE - The Movie' earned $363,000 domestically and $1.35 million worldwide.
Yash Raj Films' 'De De Pyaar De 2' also made its international debut with $661,251 from 345 theaters.
In summary, 'The Running Man' and 'Now You See Me: Now You Don't' led the way with strong debuts, while 'Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle' continued its impressive IMAX run. 'Black Phone 2' and 'Predator: Badlands' also contributed significantly to their studios' totals. The diverse range of films catered to various audiences, driving overall box office success.
