Dune: Part Two Tops Box Office Charts with $82.5 Million Opening Weekend
News - 3 May 2024
Dune: Part Two hit the big screens globally a little over a week ago, and it made a solid debut in the United States, raking in an impressive $82.5 million in its opening weekend. The film continued to perform well in its second weekend, although it was outperformed by the new release, Kung Fu Panda 4, which brought in $58.3 million. Despite facing stiff competition, Dune: Part Two managed to pull in around $46 million, bringing its total earnings to $157.0 million domestically and $367.5 million worldwide. In addition to the fourth installment in the Kung Fu Panda franchise, there were three other new releases vying for audiences' attention. The horror film, Imaginary, earned a commendable $10 million at the box office, while the Angel Studios production, Cabrini, collected $7.6 million. The Chinese film, Yolo, made a modest $840,000 from just 200 theaters in North America.The North American box office top 10 list provides a snapshot of the movies currently dominating the market.
It's worth noting that production budgets are not always officially disclosed, and studios typically receive around 55% of box office revenue. The following figures are compiled from Box Office Mojo:
1. Kung Fu Panda 4 - $58,300,000 [Week 1]
Domestic Total: $58,300,000
Worldwide Total: $80,526,000
Budget: $85 million
Release Date: March 14, 2024
2. Dune: Part Two - $46,000,000 [Week 2]
Domestic Total: $157,027,668
Worldwide Total: $367,527,668
Budget: $190 million
Release Date: February 29, 2024
3. Imaginary - $10,000,000 [Week 1]
Domestic Total: $10,000,000
Worldwide Total: $10,000,000
Budget: $10-12 million
Release Date: March 14, 2024
4. Cabrini - $7,565,038 [Week 1]
Domestic Total: $7,565,038
Worldwide Total: $7,565,107
Budget: $50 million
Release Date: March 8, 2024
5. Bob Marley: One Love - $4,060,000 [Week 4]
Domestic Total: $89,327,503
Worldwide Total: $160,527,503
Budget: $70 million
Release Date: February 15, 2024
6. Ordinary Angels - $2,030,000 [Week 2]
Domestic Total: $16,143,032
Worldwide Total: $16,143,032
Budget: Unknown
Release Date: February 23, 2024
7. Madame Web - $1,125,000 [Week 4]
Domestic Total: $42,619,699
Worldwide Total: $96,619,699
Budget: $80 million
Release Date: February 14, 2024
8. Migration - $1,100,000 [Week 12]
Domestic Total: $125,331,060
Worldwide Total: $281,997,060
Budget: $72 million
Release Date: January 23, 2024
9. Yolo - $840,000 [Week 1]
Domestic Total: $840,000
Worldwide Total: $478.7 million
Budget: $190 million
Release Date: February 10, 2024
10. Wonka - $600,000 [Week 13]
Domestic Total: $217,790,096
Worldwide Total: $625,890,096
Budget: $125 million
Release Date: December 7, 2023
As the box office landscape continues to evolve and new films are introduced, it's interesting to see how these movies fare in the competitive market. From blockbuster sequels to indie gems, there is a diverse range of offerings for moviegoers to enjoy. Ultimately, it's the audience's reception and word-of-mouth that can determine the success of a film, making each box office performance a unique and exciting story to follow.