The magician heist thriller Now You See Me: Now You Don’t dominated the global box office this weekend, achieving a remarkable opening total of $75.5 million. The film garnered $21.4 million from domestic markets in the United States and an impressive $54.2 million internationally. Notably, the film’s success in China, where it debuted to $21.7 million, marks a significant moment for Hollywood amid changing market dynamics.
In contrast, the new release The Running Man struggled to gain traction, earning just $28.2 million globally. The film took in $17 million domestically and $11.2 million overseas, indicating a less favorable reception compared to its competitors.
Predator: Badlands and Other Releases
The performance of Predator: Badlands saw a significant decline in its second week. The film collected an additional $13 million domestically, reflecting a steep drop of 68% from its opening weekend. Internationally, it earned $16.1 million, down 54%. Despite these declines, its domestic total now stands at $66.3 million, marking the best performance of the franchise to date. With a global total of $136.3 million, it ranks third among the franchise’s entries, trailing behind The Predator at $160 million and Alien vs. Predator at $177 million.
Meanwhile, the domestic box office saw Regretting You and Black Phone 2 rounding out the top five with earnings of $4 million and $2.7 million, respectively. The newcomer Keeper did not perform well, landing in seventh place with only $2.5 million. The film Nuremberg held steady, posting a modest decline of 33% in its second week with $2.6 million.
Other Notable Performances
On the other hand, Die My Love experienced a significant drop of 62%, while the box office figures for Christy‘s second weekend were not reported.
In a noteworthy achievement, Paul Thomas Anderson‘s film One Battle After Another crossed the $200 million mark globally, thanks to an additional $1.4 million earned overseas.
According to Deadline, the weekend’s box office results reflect the ongoing shifts in audience preferences and highlight the competitive landscape of the film industry. As studios continue to navigate these changes, upcoming releases will be crucial in determining future box office dynamics.
