‘Minecraft’ Digs Deep with $80M+ Second Weekend

In an impressive showing, Warner Bros/Legendary’s highly anticipated ‘A Minecraft Movie’ is set to rake in over $80 million this weekend across 4,289 theaters. This performance puts it well ahead of last year's combined earnings of $75.2 million from all films, with the film only experiencing a modest 51% drop since its launch. After pulling in $20 million on Friday alone, it continues to capture audiences’ attention.

‘King of Kings’ Shines Bright with Stellar Debut

Angel Studios’ animated biblical tale, ‘King of Kings,’ is proving to be a royal success with an impressive $7.3 million on Friday, including $2 million from previews. With an expected opening of over $18 million across 3,200 sites, this film is resonating well with audiences.

Rami Malek’s ‘The Amateur’ Hits the Screens

Meanwhile, Rami Malek's thriller ‘The Amateur’ is on track for a solid $6 million debut, totaling $15 million for the weekend. Despite a lukewarm critical response (62% on Rotten Tomatoes), viewers seem to be enjoying the film more, giving it a fresh score of 89%.

A24's ‘Warfare’ Breaks Records

A24 is celebrating success with ‘Warfare,’ directed by Alex Garland, which has received rave reviews, boasting a stunning 95% certified fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The film's Friday haul of approximately $3.5 million propels it towards an opening weekend of around $8 million from 2,670 theaters.

‘Drop’ On Deck for a Modest Start

Universal/Blumhouse’s thriller, ‘Drop,’ is projected to earn about $7.7 million after a Friday tally of $3.4 million. Critics have given it an 83% fresh rating, while the audience sentiment sits slightly lower at 74%.

Exciting Preview Earnings Shape the Weekend

This weekend's box office excitement began with strong Thursday preview earnings. ‘A Minecraft Movie’ crossed the $200 million mark earlier in the week, a feat achieved just one week post-release, showcasing its immense popularity. In comparison, ‘Super Mario Bros Movie’ managed to reach that milestone in five days due to its earlier release during the Easter weekend.

Upcoming Films Await Their Fate

Angel Studios anticipates around $2 million from early showings for ‘King of Kings’ and sees potential in its presales, hoping it will outperform ‘The Amateur.’ Similarly, ‘The Amateur’ kicked off with $2 million from previews.

Thrilling Predictions for All Films

With the respective predictions projecting strong weekends ahead, we can expect engaging competition at the box office. Both ‘Warfare’ and ‘Drop’ are aiming for solid openings, even as they vie for audience attention in this crowded cinematic landscape.