Box Office Roundup: The Fantastic Four Dominates Second Weekend, The Bad Guys 2 Debuts Strong, and The Naked Gun Comedy Revival Impresses
Marvel’s The Fantastic Four: First Steps continued its box office dominance in its second weekend, raking in $40 million but experiencing a significant 66 percent drop. Despite the steep decline, the superhero film is still on track for a successful run as the summer season progresses. The movie aimed to reach $200 million domestically by the end of the weekend, falling just short with a total of $198.4 million after 10 days in theaters. Internationally, the film added $39.6 million to its earnings, bringing its global total to $368.7 million.
The Bad Guys 2, a family animated film from Universal/DreamWorks Animation, debuted in second place with a strong opening of $22.2 million domestically. The sequel, directed by Pierre Perifel and produced by Damon Ross, received positive reviews and an A CinemaScore. The movie features a star-studded voice cast, including Sam Rockwell, Marc Maron, Craig Robinson, and Awkwafina. The storyline follows a group of animal outlaws as they attempt to thwart a new group of villains known as "The Bad Girls."
Paramount's comedy revival, The Naked Gun, starring Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson, also performed well at the box office, earning $17 million in North America and $38.5 million globally. The film marks the final release from Paramount Pictures before its merger with Skydance. Neeson portrays Lt. Frank Drebin Jr., following in the comedic footsteps of his father, Frank Drebin, played by Leslie Nielsen in the original films. The movie received an A-CinemaScore and positive audience feedback.
Superman, in its fourth installment, continued to draw audiences, accumulating a global total of $551.2 million. The DC title crossed the $300 million mark in North America, signaling a success for the new leadership at DC Studios. The weekend also saw the release of Neon's horror-comedy Together, starring Alison Brie and Dave Franco, which earned $6.8 million over the weekend and $10.9 million in its five-day debut.
Overall, the box office landscape remains dynamic with a mix of superhero blockbusters, family animations, and comedy revivals captivating audiences worldwide. As the summer movie season unfolds, more exciting releases and box office performances are expected.