It was an in depth race, however the wasteland warrior of “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” got here out barely forward of the plump orange cat with an estimated $32 million in ticket gross sales over the four-day weekend in line with studio estimates Monday. “The Garfield Movie,” a Sony launch, earned $31.1 million in its first 4 days.
The mud gained’t formally choose the showdown till Tuesday when ultimate numbers are reported, however for now at the least Warner Bros. has the No. 1 film within the nation. Together with worldwide showings, its working world earnings are at $64.8 million. However victory is a great distance off for the $168 million manufacturing starring Anya Taylor-Pleasure and Chris Hemsworth. George Miller’s prequel stormed theaters using on nice opinions and was anticipated to have at the least a barely stronger debut.
For Sony, the launch of the extra modestly budgeted “The Garfield Movie” is a win even with out the bragging rights of being in first place. The animated movie that includes the voice of Chris Pratt is prone to have an extended life on the field workplace the summer season vacation starting for college age kids. With its early worldwide launch, “The Garfield Movie” has already earned over $91.1 million in opposition to its $60 million manufacturing price range.
However this weekend has additionally been a sobering one for Hollywood as one of many worst Memorial Day weekend field workplace showings in many years, excluding 2020 when theaters have been closed. Ticket gross sales are down 22% from 2023 and the hole could get larger because the summer season goes on. Keep in mind, at this level final 12 months “Barbenheimer” hadn’t even occurred.
Estimated ticket gross sales for Friday by Monday at U.S. and Canadian theaters, in line with Comscore. Ultimate home figures will likely be launched Tuesday.
1. “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga,” $32 million.
2. “The Garfield Movie,” $31.1 million.
3. “IF,” $21 million.
4. “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes,” $17.2 million.
5. “The Fall Guy,” $7.7 million.
6. “The Strangers: Chapter 1,” $6.9 million.
7. “Sight,” $3.6 million.
8. “Challengers,” $1.8 million.
9. “Back to Black,” $1.4 million.
10. “Babes,” $1.2 million.
