Reinvigorating a franchise that had been in decline, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts [TFRM7] earned estimated $60.5 million to top the weekend box office. The prequel-sequel attracted an ethnically diverse audience with 56% between the ages of 18 and 34.
Dethroned to second place, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse [ASPD2] slinged $55.425 million, down 54% from its opening. The sequel has banked $225.446 million after 10 days.
The Little Mermaid [TLMER] grossed another $22.79 million, bringing its total to $228.81 million after 3 weekends.
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 [GOTG3.BW] remained in fourth with $7.028 million for a total of $335.4 million
The Boogeyman [NTERR] rounded out the top five at $6.917 million. The horror film declined just 44% in its second weekend to take its running sum to $24.739 million.
Fast X [FASTX] fueled up another $5.2 million to advance its total to $138.127 million after 4 weekends.
About My Father [ABMFT] grossed $845K in its third weekend for a current tally of $10.762 million.
The Machine [TMCHN] earned another $575K to bring its third weekend total to $10.096 million.
Tag(s): TFRM7, ASPD2, TLMER, NTERR, ABMFT, TMCHN