Disney’s live-actionDumboflew into the box office with a disappointing $45 million domestic debut. Initial estimates had the remake soaring to over $50 million, but that was definitely not the case for the studio’s latest live-action remake and could spell disaster for the next two live-action projects that are on the way. BothAladdinandThe Lion Kingwill hit theaters in just a few months from now. Overseas,Dumboopened with $71 million, for a global debut of $116 million.
While the weekend debut ofDumbois disappointing, it was enough to easily earn the number one spot.Ustook the second position after taking in $33.6 million. Globally, Jordan Peele’s follow up toGet Outhas made $174.5 million in its first two weeks in theaters. The horror movie has received some mixed reviews, but fans, for the most part, are enjoying the follow up with many going to see it for a second time to fully grasp everything that Peele included in the movie.
As for the thirdbox officespot this weekend, Marvel Studios’Captain Marvelswooped in with an impressive $20.5 million. This brings the Carol Danvers standalone movie a lot closer to joining the $1 billion club. As of this writing, the movie is at $990.6 million globally, which means that it will more than likely cross the box office milestone within the next week. Teen dramaFive Feet Apartwas able to take number four after earning $6.2 million.
Controversial anti-abortion movie Unplanned was able to take the fifth spot at this weekend’s box office after taking in $6.1 million. The PureFlix movie was not estimated to make as much as it has, especially since many TV networks refused to air ads. The animated family movieWonder Parkcame in at number six this weekend, after earning $4.9 million. Globally, the movie has brought in $52.2 million since hitting theaters three weeks ago.
How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden WorldandHotel Mumbaitook the seventh and eighth spots after bringing in $4.2 million and $3.1 million, respectively.Tyler Perry’s A Madea Family Funeralearned the number nine position with $2.7 million. Finally, Harmony Korine’s long-awaitedThe Beach Bumlanded the tenth spot with a disappointing $1.8 million. The movie stars Matthew McConaughey and now holds the record for the actor’s lowest opening in his long career. Zac Efron, Jonah Hill, Isla Fisher, and Snoop Dogg also star in the movie, which has been bashed pretty hard by critics. you’re able to check out the rest of this weekend’s numbers over atBox Office Mojo.
