Box Office Report: 'Chainsaw Man — The Movie' Dominates Opening Weekend, 'Regretting You' Leads Close Race
The latest anime film, "Chainsaw Man — The Movie: Reze Arc," is dominating the domestic box office with an impressive opening weekend. The R-rated movie has garnered $8.5 million from Friday and preview screenings, set to reach a total of $15.5 million. Released by Sony's anime label Crunchyroll, the film is receiving positive reviews and audience feedback, with a Cinema Score of "A." Despite facing competition from English language films, "Chainsaw Man" is proving the growing popularity of anime in theaters.
In a close race for second place, "Regretting You" is leading ahead of "Black Phone 2." The drama film, directed by Josh Boone and produced by Constantin Films, opened with $5.2 million and is projected to reach $13 million. Despite mixed reviews and a Cinema Score of "B," the ensemble cast led by Mckenna Grace and Allison Williams is attracting audiences. The film is part of a series of Colleen Hoover adaptations, with more projects in the pipeline.
Meanwhile, "Deliver Me From Nowhere," a biopic starring Jeremy Allen White as Bruce Springsteen, debuted with $3.5 million and is aiming for an opening between $8 million and $12 million. Directed by Scott Cooper, the PG-13 film has received lukewarm reviews but holds awards aspirations. With a production budget of $55 million, the movie faces the challenge of maintaining audience interest in the coming weeks.
Universal's "Black Phone 2" is also vying for a spot in the top rankings, adding $3.7 million in its second weekend. The horror sequel is expected to reach $12 million, slightly ahead of its predecessor's performance. As the highest-grossing release of the year for Blumhouse, the film marks a successful rebound for the studio. Disney's "Tron: Ares" is struggling at the box office, with a disappointing total of $59 million in North America despite its high production budget.
Additionally, Neon's horror mystery "Shelby Oaks" is making its debut in theaters, earning around $1.1 million and likely to secure a seventh place position. The R-rated film, with mixed reviews, adds to the diverse lineup of movies in theaters this weekend. Overall, the box office landscape reflects the evolving preferences of moviegoers and the diverse range of films available for audiences to enjoy.