Box Office Report: 'Toy Story 5' Dominates Opening Weekend, Breaking Records
The latest installment in the beloved "Toy Story" franchise, "Toy Story 5," has taken the box office by storm, raking in an impressive $71 million on its opening day. With a projected weekend total of $150 million to $175 million, the film is set to break records for the franchise. The star-studded cast, including Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, and Joan Cusack, returns to voice the iconic characters, joined by new additions like Greta Lee, Keanu Reeves, and Bad Bunny. The film follows Buzz, Woody, and Jessie as they face off against a smart tablet named Lilypad that threatens their playtime with Bonnie.
On the other hand, "The Death of Robin Hood," a new release from A24, didn't perform as well, earning an estimated $1.1 million on its opening day. The film, directed by Michael Sarnoski and starring Hugh Jackman, Jodie Comer, and Bill Skarsgård, tells the story of the legendary outlaw's quest for redemption after a life of crime. Despite its lower box office numbers, the film is expected to make around $2.5 million by the end of the weekend.
In the second spot is Steven Spielberg's "Disclosure Day," which brought in $4.9 million on Friday and is projected to earn $17.2 million by the end of the weekend. The alien conspiracy thriller, starring an ensemble cast led by Hugh Jackman, has already grossed $78.4 million in North America. Meanwhile, Focus Features' "Obsession" continues to draw audiences in its sixth weekend, with a Friday gross of $4.7 million and an expected weekend total of $14 million. The horror-thriller, made on a modest budget of $1 million, has already amassed an impressive $215 million domestically.
A24's "Backrooms" and Paramount's "Scary Movie" round out the top five at the box office. "Backrooms" earned $2.4 million on Friday and is projected to make $7.4 million by the end of the weekend, bringing its total domestic earnings to $175 million after four weekends. "Scary Movie" brought in $2.1 million on Friday and is expected to reach around $97 million in total domestic earnings after three weekends in North American cinemas.
In conclusion, "Toy Story 5" has proven to be a massive success at the box office, while other films like "The Death of Robin Hood," "Disclosure Day," "Obsession," "Backrooms," and "Scary Movie" continue to attract audiences with their unique stories and star-studded casts.