Los Angeles, CA – Alex Garland’s latest dystopian political action film “Civil War,” which depicts a fractured America, continues to dominate the box office in its second weekend. The movie, distributed by indie studio A24, is expected to bring in $11 million, bringing its domestic total to over $44 million.
Meanwhile, Universal’s new vampire film “Abigail,” directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, was anticipated to give “Civil War” a tough competition but is now projected to open at around $10 million. Despite falling short of expectations, “Abigail” still presents a respectable performance for a movie that cost $28 million to produce.
As “Civil War” holds onto its top spot, Warner Bros. and Legendary’s “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” is expected to claim the third spot at the box office with over $9 million in its fourth weekend. Additionally, Guy Ritchie’s ensemble film “The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare” is set to open with an estimated $8.8 million, featuring a World War II mission storyline with an A- CinemaScore.
In the family film category, “Kung Fu Panda 4” and Crunchyroll’s anime “Spy × Family Code: White” are vying for the fourth spot, both expected to earn around $4.5 million for the weekend. Some industry experts predict that “Spy × Family Code: White” may surpass “Kung Fu Panda 4” in the rankings.
Overall, the weekend box office revenue is experiencing a slowdown compared to previous years, with year-to-date revenue falling more than 20 percent behind. The anticipation for the summer season is high as Hollywood studios look forward to a potential resurgence in theater attendance.