Closing in on the all-time weekend box office record, Top Gun: Maverick [TOPG2] lifted off with an estimated $124.0 million over the 3-day weekend and $151.0 million over the 4-day holiday weekend. 2007’s Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End held the previous record of $139.8 million, with an additional $13.2 million from Thursday. 36 years in the making, the sequel brought out an audience that skewed 57% males and 87% over the age of 25. An A+ CinemaScore looks to ensure repeat business.
After a 3-week reign, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness [DRST2] finished second at $16.4 million. The 4-day estimate of $21.1 million puts the total at $375.5 million.
The Bob’s Burgers Movie [BOBSB] opened in third place with $12.6 million and $15.0 million over the 3-day/4-day weekend, respectively. The animated film appears heavily front-loaded after a $5.7 million Friday.
Downton Abbey: A New Era [DWTA2] tumbled 63% in its second weekend to $5.9 million. A 4-day estimate of $7.50 million advance the total to $30.08 million through Monday.
Men [MEN] dropped 63% in its sophomore session to $1.22 million. A 4-day estimate of $1.53 million puts the total at $6.28 million.
Tag(s): TOPG2, DRST2, BOBSB, DWTA2, MEN