Movie theatersare still slowly opening their doors again while offering new ways to enjoy their entertainment options. Some theaters are allowing for private rentals that are often pretty cheap when compared to before the pandemic, while also screening older and classic movies in addition to the new releases. In addition, vaccines are on the rise and the North American public is getting more confident about venturing outside of their homes again to enjoy a movie in a smaller capacity setting. Several larger movies are on the way for this summer and the fall, so we should see an increasing uptick in box office numbers in the near future.
Funimation/Aniplex’sDemon Slayereasily took the second position at this weekend’sbox officewith a $19.5 million debut. The Japanese animated dark fantasy action movie is based on the shōnen manga series Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba by Koyoharu Gotouge.Godzilla vs. Kongfell to number three after bringing in $4.2 million. To date, the monster movie has been able to generate $405.5 million globally. Bob Odenkirk’sNobodytook the fourth spot this weekend after bringing in $1.8 million. The action thriller continues to be hailed by viewers and critics.
Disney’sRaya and the Last Dragoncame in at number five this weekend after bringing in $1.6 million. To date, the animated family movie has earned just over $101 million globally and iscurrently streaming on Disney+for an additional fee.Tom & Jerrywas able to take the sixth spot with $650K. The animated iconic duo has earned $106.2 million globally since debuting 9 weeks ago.Together Togethertook the seventh spot after debuting with $522K.
Horror movieIn the Earthcame in at number eight this weekend after bringing in $204K. The movie has received mixed reviews from critics and currently holds a 76% Fresh Rating on Rotten Tomatoes.The Croods: A New Age continues to earn at the box office, 22 weeks after making its debut. The animated family movie took in an additional $191K, which brings its current global grand total to just over $163 million. And finally,Minaricame in at number ten, with $141K. You can check out the rest of this weekend’s box office data over atThe Numbers.
