The box office landscape for the weekend saw Bob Marley: One Love retaining its top spot domestically, bringing in $13.5 million. However, the overall weekend box office numbers were lackluster, marking the third-worst moviegoing weekend of the year with a total of $58.8 million.
Despite receiving a lukewarm critical reception with a 42% Tomatometer rating, Bob Marley: One Love is resonating well with audiences, holding a strong 92% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes and an “A” CinemaScore. The biopic has also performed solidly in international markets, adding $49.4 million to its global total of $120.6 million.
Sony faced challenges as Madame Web, their live-action Spider-Verse film, experienced a steep 60.9% drop in its second weekend, landing in fourth place with $6 million. The film has accumulated $77.4 million worldwide against its $80 million budget, potentially breaking even when factoring in marketing costs.
Anticipation is building for the release of Dune: Part Two, with a projected opening of $65 million. The sequel, featuring Timothée Chalamet, is expected to dominate the box office upon its debut, potentially securing the top spot next weekend.
Meanwhile, Wonka, led by Chalamet, maintained its presence in the Top 10 despite being available on VOD. The film secured the seventh spot domestically with $2.5 million and has amassed an impressive $617.2 million globally, contributing to Warner Bros.' continued success.
In the midst of established titles, newcomers Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Ordinary Angels claimed the second and third spots, respectively, with $11.6 million and $6.5 million in earnings. Migration rounded out the Top 5 with $3 million.
Notably, the rerelease of 1983’s Nostalghia garnered attention for its strong per-theater average, landing in the 29th spot at the weekend box office. Playing in just two theaters, the classic film achieved a per-theater average of $14,699, showcasing enduring appeal among audiences.
