This weekend’s box office belonged once again to Lilo & Stitch, while Ballerina failed to live up to franchise expectations. Meanwhile, Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, Karate Kid: Legends, and Final Destination: Bloodlines rounded out the top five as the summer movie season continues to take shape.
Lilo & Stitch Still On Top
Disney’s Lilo & Stitch continued its reign at the box office with another $32.5 million, making it the top film for a third straight weekend. The remake has clearly struck a chord with families and nostalgic adults, keeping turnout strong across all demographics. With over $335 million earned domestically and a global haul approaching $800 million, Disney’s live-action formula keeps proving its box office worth.
Ballerina Misses a Step
Ballerina, the first spin-off from the John Wick universe, debuted with $25 million domestically. Starring Ana de Armas as a vengeance-driven assassin, the film drew solid reviews and a promising A- CinemaScore. But that wasn’t enough to pull in a crowd worthy of the franchise’s name. Combined with $26 million overseas, the global box office opening stands at $51 million against a reported $90 million budget. It’s a lukewarm start for what was hoped to be a new chapter in Lionsgate’s action saga.
Mission: Impossible Hangs On
In its third weekend, Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning brought in $15 million, dropping to third place. Tom Cruise’s latest outing continues to show box office staying power despite steep competition. The franchise remains one of the most consistent performers in action cinema, and international numbers will be key to the film’s overall success.
Karate Kid: Legends and Final Destination Hold On
Karate Kid: Legends earned $8.7 million in its second weekend. A modest but stable showing as the film targets legacy fans and families. Meanwhile, horror entry Final Destination: Bloodlines added $6.5 million in its fourth weekend. Though its theatrical run is slowing down, the film has already carved out a decent box office total thanks to strong early interest and fan loyalty.
How to Train Your Dragon Prediction
On the horizon is Universal’s How to Train Your Dragon. This film is projected to open between $65 million and $75 million. The live-action reboot is expected to ride the wave of fan nostalgia and family appeal; with $70 million looking like a realistic outcome. That almost assuredly puts it in first place, especially if word of mouth mirrors the original trilogy’s critical and audience reception.
As always, we’ll find out how the box office shapes up next week.
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