Box Office Roundup: Pixar's "Hoppers" Continues Strong Performance, Colleen Hoover's "Reminders of Him" Takes the Lead
Pixar's latest film, "Hoppers," maintained its strong performance at the box office, grossing $26.5 million in its second weekend. The movie has accumulated $86.8 million so far, aiming to match the success of previous Pixar hits like "Elemental" and "Coco." With a lineup of sequels to proven successes, Pixar's next release is expected to be "Toy Story 5."
Colleen Hoover's novel adaptation, "Reminders of Him," took the top spot at the box office with $18.25 million, surpassing the performance of the previous adaptation, "Regretting You." The film, starring Maika Monroe, is anticipated to have a strong box office run.
A24 had a successful weekend with the release of "Undertone," a low-budget acquisition from the Fantasia Film Festival, which grossed $9.3 million. The studio's performance has been commendable, especially considering the film's modest budget of $500K.
"Scream 7" experienced a decline in box office earnings after its record-breaking opening, bringing in $8.3 million for a total of $106 million. Despite the drop, the film is set to become the highest-grossing installment in the "Scream" franchise.
Warner Bros.' "The Bride" continued to struggle at the box office, earning only $2.1 million in its second week for a total of $11.3 million. The film's poor performance is a setback for the studio, given its substantial production costs.
Hayao Miyazaki's classic anime film, "Kiki's Delivery Service," was re-released in a new 4K edition by GKIDS, generating $1.668 million on a limited number of screens. Meanwhile, Emerald Fennell's "Wuthering Heights" is nearing the end of its theatrical run, with a total gross of $81 million.
"Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze" marked its 35th anniversary with a 4K reissue, earning $1.475 million at the box office. Additionally, Amazon/MGM's "Crime 101" added $1.13 million to its domestic gross, reaching $35.5 million.
Looking ahead, the release of "Project Hail Mary" is anticipated next weekend, with early 70mm screenings already generating buzz. Will the film live up to expectations? Share your thoughts in the comments.