Universal’s horror film, The Last Voyage of the Demeter, is anticipated to have a weak performance at the box office, with a projected opening weekend in single digits. In contrast, Barbie remains a dominant force in the domestic box office, aiming to surpass The Super Mario Bros. Movie as the top-grossing film of the year.
Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem are also predicted to have solid weekends, while Meg 2: The Trench is expected to experience a larger decline in its second weekend.
This week sees the release of Universal’s long-awaited horror movie, The Last Voyage of the Demeter, as the box office calms down following a month of extraordinary excitement. Meanwhile, the ongoing blockbuster hit, Barbie, is on track for another weekend at the forefront of the domestic box office. It’s set to surpass $500 million domestically and has already crossed the $1 billion mark worldwide.
Directed by André Øvredal, known for his genuinely chilling horror films, Demeter earned $750,000 from Thursday previews that started at 5 pm. This was lower than the $960,000 earned by the Indian Tamil-language action comedy Jailer on Wednesday from just 375 theaters. Demeter is being shown in over 2,300 theaters, expanding to over 2,700 today. Unfortunately, prospects aren’t optimistic for this $45 million production, expected to have a single-digit opening weekend. Inspired by a chapter from Bram Stoker’s “Dracula,” Demeter has been described as an Alien-like story set aboard an old-fashioned merchant ship.
The cast of the movie includes Corey Hawkins, Aisling Franciosi, Liam Cunningham, and David Dastmalchian. Over the years, various directors like Robert Schwentke, Marcus Nispel, and Neil Marshall were attached to the project before Øvredal took the helm. The film has received mixed reviews, holding a “rotten” 36% score on Rotten Tomatoes. A review by Chase Hutchinson of FilmSweep criticized the film for lacking direction, leaving the cast stranded within a lackluster narrative.
While Demeter’s position on this weekend’s chart might be lower, Barbie is projected to remain at number one after adding $7.1 million on Thursday. The film is expected to generate $31 million over the weekend, aiming to overtake The Super Mario Bros. Movie’s global box office earnings to become the biggest film of the year so far. Barbie has proven to be a major success for Warner Bros., revitalizing their portfolio after the underperformance of superhero titles like Black Adam, Shazam! Fury of the Gods, and The Flash.
This weekend will primarily feature ongoing hits. Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer, released alongside Barbie in the “Barbenheimer” event, is anticipated to drop by 40% in its fourth weekend, projecting a $17.5 million weekend gross and surpassing $250 million domestically. Globally, the film will cross the $600 million mark. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, from the previous week, is also aiming for around $17 million this weekend, while Meg 2: The Trench is likely to experience a steeper drop, with an expected weekend gross of approximately $12 million. Stay tuned to FilmSweep for more box office updates throughout the weekend.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Box office performance
What is the main focus of this weekend’s box office overview?
The main focus of this weekend’s box office overview is to provide insights into the performance of various movies at the box office.
How does ‘The Last Voyage of the Demeter’ fare at the box office?
‘The Last Voyage of the Demeter’ is expected to perform poorly, with a projected single-digit opening weekend.
What is the status of ‘Barbie’ at the box office?
‘Barbie’ continues to dominate the domestic box office, aiming to become the biggest film of the year by surpassing ‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie.’
What are the expectations for ‘Oppenheimer’ and ‘TMNT: Mutant Mayhem’?
Both ‘Oppenheimer’ and ‘TMNT: Mutant Mayhem’ are predicted to have steady weekends in terms of box office performance.
How is ‘Meg 2: The Trench’ faring in its second weekend?
‘Meg 2: The Trench’ is predicted to experience a larger drop in its second weekend at the box office.
What is the premise of ‘The Last Voyage of the Demeter’?
‘The Last Voyage of the Demeter’ is a horror film set aboard an old-timey merchant ship and inspired by a chapter from Bram Stoker’s “Dracula.”
Who are the key cast members of ‘Demeter’?
The movie stars Corey Hawkins, Aisling Franciosi, Liam Cunningham, and David Dastmalchian.
What is the critical reception of ‘Demeter’?
‘Demeter’ has received mixed reviews, with a current score of 36% on Rotten Tomatoes. Some critics have found the film lacking direction and leaving the cast stranded.
How is ‘Barbie’ performing globally?
‘Barbie’ has crossed the $1 billion mark globally, making it a highly successful hit for Warner Bros.
What are the expectations for ‘Oppenheimer’ at the box office?
‘Oppenheimer’ is predicted to have a steady weekend and is set to pass both the $250 million mark domestically and the $600 million mark globally.
What can we expect from ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem’?
‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem’ is expected to have a similar weekend performance to ‘Oppenheimer,’ with around $17 million in earnings.
How is ‘Meg 2: The Trench’ performing in its second weekend?
‘Meg 2: The Trench’ is anticipated to have a heftier second-weekend drop, with projected earnings of around $12 million across three days.
Where can we find more updates on box office performance?
Stay tuned to FilmSweep for more updates on box office performance throughout the weekend.
More about Box office performance
- The Last Voyage of the Demeter Trailer
- Barbie Movie Official Site
- Oppenheimer Movie Details
- TMNT: Mutant Mayhem Official Page
- Meg 2: The Trench Updates
- Bram Stoker’s “Dracula” Chapter
- Rotten Tomatoes Reviews for Demeter
- Barbie’s Global Box Office Success
- Christopher Nolan’s Filmography
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Franchise
- FilmSweep – Box Office Updates
