Box Office Bonanza: Megalopolis and The Wild Robot Score Big

Cinema Update

Box Office News

Francis Ford Coppola’s Cannes world premiere "Megalopolis" arrived in the North American charts in sixth place, earning an estimated $4 million. The sci-fi film starring Adam Driver and Giancarlo Esposito opened in 1,854 locations, grossing $1.8 million on Friday, $1.3 million on Saturday, and $915,000 on Sunday. Despite being a relatively poor performance, Lionsgate, the film’s distributor, will still benefit from the release due to their distribution fee.

Other Top Performers

"The Wild Robot," an acclaimed animated film from DreamWorks Animation, opened at number one through Universal, earning an estimated $35 million from 3,962 theatres. This marks the first time a DreamWorks Animation film has topped the North American box office. Warner Bros’ "Beetlejuice" rounded out the top three, earning $16 million, while Paramount’s "Transformers One" brought in $9.3 million.

Notable Openings

• "Devara Part 1," a Indian action epic from Dreamz Entertainment, arrived in fourth place, earning $5.6 million from 1,040 sites.
• "Speak No Evil," a psychological horror film, placed fifth with $4.3 million from 1,540 sites.
• "Saturday Night," a biographical drama from Sony, opened at number 20 with an impressive $265,000 from five locations, the second-highest per-site average of the year.

Expansions and Releases

• Sony will expand "Saturday Night" into limited release on October 4 and open wide on October 11.
• SDG Releasing will release the documentary "Vindicating Trump" in 813 sites on October 11.
• Briarcliff Entertainment will release "The Apprentice," a Cannes selection, on October 11.

Conclusion

This week’s box office numbers saw a mix of new releases and continued success from established films. Despite being a disappointing performance, "Megalopolis" still contributed to Lionsgate’s bottom line, and other studios saw significant returns from their releases. The coming weeks will likely see continued growth and surprises from the world of cinema.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: Why did "Megalopolis" perform poorly?
  A: Despite its intriguing premise and star-studded cast, "Megalopolis" received mixed reviews from critics, which may have contributed to its poor box office performance.

• Q: Will "Saturday Night" see wider release?
  A: Yes, Sony will expand the film into limited release on October 4 and open wide on October 11.

• Q: Is "The Wild Robot" a major commercial success?
  A: Yes, the film’s opening at number one and estimated earnings of $35 million mark a significant commercial success for DreamWorks Animation.