Universal climbed atop of the weekend box office with its seventh reelase as Abominable [EVERS] summited with an estimated $20.8 million. Minorities made up the majority of the moviegoers at 56%. The animated film appealed to moms, which made up 53% of the audience.
Downton Abbey [DWTAB] was dethroned to second with $14.5 million. The drama declined 53% in its second weekend to bring its total to $58.5 million.
Hustlers [HSTLR] moved back up to the top three with $11.5 million and $80.6...
Fox has released a third trailer for the animated adventure Spies in Disguise [PIGEN]. Will Smith voices a superspy who is accidentally transformed into a pigeon by his scentist assistant, voiced by Tom Holland. Spies in Disguise lands in theaters on Christmas Day.
The last weekend of September brings only one new wide opener. Sony courts the family demographic with the animated Abominable [EVERS], the third Yeti film after Smallfoot opened to $23.0 million a year ago and Missing Link bombed with $5.9 million in April. On the other hand, the PG-rated film has earned positive reviews and has the target audience all to itself. Scaling 4242 theaters, Abominable [EVERS] could track down $22 million.
Despite their older age, the Downton Abbey [DWTAB]...
Entertainment Studios has unleashed the official trailer for the animated Arctic Dogs [AJTS]. Jeremy Renner voices an arctic fox who wants to become a courier for the Arctic Blast Delivery Service. Arctic Dogs mushes into theaters on November 1st.
Netflix has unveiled the official trailer for the drama The Irishman [IRISH] directed by Martin Scorsese. The Irishman opens in select theaters on November 1st and then streaming on Netflix November 27th.
Robert De Niro, Al Pacino and Joe Pesci star in Martin Scorsese's THE IRISHMAN, an epic saga of organized crime in post-war America told through the eyes of World War II veteran Frank Sheeran, a hustler and hitman who worked alongside some of the most notorious figures of the 20th...
A24 has unleashed the official trailer for the drama Uncut Gems [UNCUT] written and directed by the Safdie Brothers. Adam Sandler [ASAND] stars as a New York City jeweler who makes high-stakes bets using other people's money. But before the scores settle, he must perform a series of balancing acts with his business, family, and side hustles. Uncut Gems opens on December 13th.
Disney has revealed a second full-length trailer for the animated sequel Frozen 2 [FROZ2]. After the kiddie fairy tale of Frozen, the sequel has decide to aged up quickly with darker and more mature themes. Frozen 2 opens in theaters on November 22nd.
Why was Elsa born with magical powers? What truths about the past await Elsa as she ventures into the unknown to the enchanted forests and dark seas beyond Arendelle? The answers are calling her but also threatening her kingdom. Together...
Male testosterone proved no match for feminine manners as Downton Abbey [DWTAB] topped the weekend box office with an estimated $31.0 million, which included $2.2 million from sneak previews last Thursday. The opening is the biggest ever for Focus Features. The TV continuation played to a crowd that was 74% female and 60% were 35 or older.
Ad Astra [ASTRA] charted at second spot with $19.2 million. The sci-fi film drew an audience that was 54% male and 73% aged 25 or older.
Rambo: Last...
A trio of new releases targeted at different demographics arrive at multiplexes with a shot at claiming the box office title. The winner is likely to come down to a battle between two fanbases. Rambo: Last Blood [RAMB5] stars Sylvester Stallone supposedly for the final time as the Vietnam War veteran. Set on U.S. soils for the first time since 1982’s First Blood, Last Blood takes on a Mexican drug cartel. Lionsgate has cranked up the nostalgia factor in its marketing. The previous Rambo...
Paramount has released the official trailer for the actioner The Rhythm Section [RHYTM]. Blake Lively [BLIVE] stars as a woman whose family is killed in a plane crash. When she discovers it was not an accident, she decides to seek revenge on those responsible. The Rhythm Section hits theaters on January 31st.
