Title: Warner Bros.’ Barbie and Universal’s Oppenheimer Set to Dominate Box Office in Record-Breaking Weekend
In a remarkable turn of events, Warner Bros.’ latest release, Barbie, is projected to make a massive splash at the box office, earning a staggering $68 million to $70 million on its opening day, including previews. This puts Barbie at the top for the best opening of the year, with a predicted total of $150 million across 4,243 theaters.
Not to be outdone, Universal’s Oppenheimer is also set to shake things up at the box office. It is expected to rake in $32 million on its opening day, including previews, and a jaw-dropping $75 million in its three-day total across 3,610 theaters. This surpasses the record-breaking start of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, which earned $60.3 million.
Together, these two highly anticipated films are estimated to generate a staggering $225 million in box office revenue over the weekend. This impressive feat showcases the power of these eagerly awaited releases and the excitement they have generated among moviegoers.
In other news, Paramount’s Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning is facing a 54% decrease in its second weekend, earning just $25 million. However, the film still boasts an impressive running total of $124.2 million. On the other hand, Angel Studios’ Sound of Freedom continues to captivate audiences in its third weekend, earning a remarkable $20 million and maintaining a running total of $124.4 million.
Warner Bros. proudly announced that Barbie had the best previews of the year, surpassing Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, with a remarkable $22.3 million. These impressive figures further solidify Barbie’s position as a must-see film of the year.
Early audience scores and reviews for Barbie have been overwhelmingly positive, with a remarkable 90% audience score and an impressive 4½-star rating on PostTrak. Critics have praised the film’s compelling story, stunning visuals, and empowering message.
Similarly, Oppenheimer’s preview grosses have been comparable to superhero epics like It Chapter Two and blockbusters like John Wick: Chapter Four. With stellar reviews and a majority of moviegoers falling into the 18-34 age group, Oppenheimer is poised for success.
As the box office race heats up, Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One maintained a commendable nine-day gross of $99.2 million, while Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny reached $113.5 million in the same timeframe. Meanwhile, Sound of Freedom emerged victorious on Thursday, earning an impressive $3.6 million for a running total of $104.5 million.
With both Barbie and Oppenheimer expected to have a successful weekend, projections indicate that Barbie could surpass a remarkable $100 million to $130 million, while Oppenheimer is anticipated to earn over $50 million. This places both films in contention for significant box office achievements.
Critics and audiences alike have praised both Barbie and Oppenheimer, with Barbie achieving an impressive 89% certified fresh score and Oppenheimer receiving an exceptional 93% certified fresh rating. Barbie’s preview figures have surpassed other female-skewing films like Beauty and the Beast and The Hunger Games, while Oppenheimer’s previews are on par with fanboy films like Doctor Strange and Logan.
This record-breaking weekend at the box office showcases the incredible power of these highly anticipated releases. As moviegoers flock to theaters, the industry is witnessing the surge of two sensational films that are proving to be both critically acclaimed and immensely popular with audiences.
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