This weekend’s box office was ruled by superheroes, with Superman soaring into first place on a wave of anticipation and nostalgia. Jurassic World: Rebirth held strong in second, while F1: The Movie, How to Train Your Dragon, and Elio rounded out the top five.

Superman Soars to Victory

Superman

Superman rocketed to the top of the box office with a heroic $122 million debut. The rebooted take on the Man of Steel drew large crowds with its combination of fresh casting, modern storytelling, and iconic legacy. Despite some polarized reviews, audiences showed up in force, cementing the film as a major win for the franchise and a hopeful start to DC’s next chapter.

Jurassic World: Rebirth Holds Its Ground

Jurassic World: Rebirth took a bite out of the competition with $40 million in its second weekend. While it’s a steep 56% drop from its debut, the dino-packed adventure continues to bring in fans thanks to its action-packed sequences and family-friendly thrills. Expect it to continue performing steadily throughout the summer.

F1: The Movie Speeds into Third

F1: The Movie crossed the finish line with $13 million in its third weekend. Though not quite a podium finish at the box office, it’s a solid result for a film geared toward a niche audience. Strong word-of-mouth and critical praise could help the film maintain traction as competition heats up in the coming weeks.

How to Train Your Dragon Stays Aloft

How to Train Your Dragon brought in $7.8 million, continuing its box office glide through theatres with reliable family appeal. As one of the few animated options currently in wide release, it remains a go-to for younger audiences and parents alike.

Elio Struggles to Find Its Audience

Elio added $3.9 million to its total this weekend, showing continued signs of box office underperformance. Despite its emotional depth and signature Pixar visuals, the film has failed to resonate broadly. With several family titles still in play, Elio may struggle to stay relevant heading into late July.

Next Week’s Predictions

Looking ahead, two very different films are poised to test the box office waters next weekend. First up, Smurfs is tracking between $8 million and $16 million, though expectations remain modest. The brand doesn’t carry the same cultural weight with younger audiences today, and without strong nostalgia or standout marketing, it’s likely to open closer to $10 million. Meanwhile, I Know What You Did Last Summer is projected to debut between $15 million and $24 million. While the franchise is far from mainstream now, the lack of competing horror titles could give it an edge. A debut around $18 million seems realistic, especially if it connects with genre fans looking for fresh scares.

As always, we’ll find out next week!

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