Exceeding even the most optimistic expectations, Backrooms [BACRM] broke out with an estimated $81.46 million at the weekend box office. Directed by 20-year-old Kane Parsons, the horror film smashed the biggest opening record for A24 previously set by Warfare at $25.78 million. Gen Z moviegoers drove the Youtube series adaptation.
Obsession [OBSSN] increased again during its third weekend by 10% to $26.40 million. The horror phenomenon crossed the $100 million milestone to $104.76 million.
Last weekend’s top film, Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu [SWAR3] tumbled 69% in its second weekend to $26.4 million. The spinoff film has $137.37 million.
Michael [MJACK.BW] finished fourth in its sixth session at $11.7 million, advancing its total to $339.90 million.
The Breadwinner [BREDW] opened with $7.5 million. The family comedy received an A- CinemaScore.
The Devil Wears Prada 2 [PRAD2.BW] collected another $5.9 million during its fifth weekend to bring its sum of $209.35 million.
Pressure [RPSUR] debuted with $5.75 million from 1829 theaters. The War drama drew an audience that was 51% men over 25.
The Sheep Detectives [3BAGF] tallied $4.62 million bringing its total at $54.54 million after 4 weekends.
Passengers [PSNGR] dropped 70% from its debut to $2.60 million for a sum of $15.27 million.
Mortal Kombat II [MKMB2] scored another $2.00 million in its fourth session for a total of $77.75 million.
I Love Boosters [ILBOS] collected $1.31million, down 65% from its opening for a total of $7.29 million.
Tag(s): BACRM, OBSSN, SWAR3, BREDW, 3BAGF, PSNGR, MKMB2, ILBOS