Pixar’s Hoppers Maintains Box Office Lead
Pixar’s latest film, “Hoppers,” continues to shine at the box office, raking in $28.5 million during its second weekend. The movie, featuring a young woman who transforms into a beaver to protect a pond from development, has received upbeat reviews, holding a 94% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and an “A” CinemaScore. This positive feedback is encouraging as families look for quality entertainment.
Despite a 37% drop from its opening weekend’s $45.3 million, “Hoppers” still shows potential for a long run, contrasting with Pixar’s other recent original films. For example, “Elemental” opened to $29.6 million but eventually grossed nearly $500 million globally. “Hoppers” has so far earned $164.7 million worldwide and is gearing up for future competition from Amazon’s “Project Hail Mary,” which targets the same family audience.
In second place is “Reminders of Him,” grossing $18.3 million. Adapted from a Colleen Hoover novel, it tells the story of a woman rebuilding her life post-prison. While it had mixed reviews with a 56% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes, its success follows other Hoover adaptations, like “It Ends With Us,” which grossed $351 million worldwide. The ongoing popularity of Hoover’s works suggests a strong connection with moviegoers, even when the adaptations face critical challenges.
Another noteworthy newcomer is “Undertone,” A24’s micro-budget horror film, which earned $9.3 million. With only a production budget of $500,000, it’s being dubbed as A24’s best horror film since “Hereditary.” The unique sound design and gripping single-setting storyline add to its appeal.
Conversely, Warner Bros.’ “The Bride!” struggled in its second weekend, dropping an alarming 70% to only $2.1 million after a dismal performance, making its future look bleak.
Interestingly, the weekend showings came just before the Academy Awards, a typically slow time in theaters. Yet ticket sales are up 15.2% compared to last year, indicating a steady recovery for the film industry.
Box Office Highlights
- Hoppers: $28.5 million
- Reminders of Him: $18.3 million
- Undertone: $9.3 million
- Scream 7: $8.4 million
- Goat: $4.7 million
- The Bride!: $2.1 million
- Kiki’s Delivery Service: $1.7 million
- Wuthering Heights: $1.7 million
- TMNT II: $1.5 million
- Crime 101: $1.1 million
Overall, both “Hoppers” and “Reminders of Him” display how family-friendly films are still capturing attention in theaters. With rising ticket sales, it’s clear that audiences are eager to return to the big screen, eager for both nostalgia and new stories.
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