The Thanksgiving box office was a battleground of blockbusters, with multiple films making a big impact. Family-friendly movies seem to be dominating the scene, with Zootopia 2 reigning supreme on November 27, as reported by Variety.
In a surprising turn of events, Wicked: For Good is still going strong, crossing the $200 million mark domestically. The highly anticipated sequel secured second place on Thanksgiving with $12.6 million in earnings. It is expected to rake in over $90 million during the five-day holiday period, bringing its domestic total close to $270 million.
Last month, the box office experienced a slump with low ticket sales, as films like The Smashing Machine, Tron: Ares, and Kiss of the Spider Woman failed to meet expectations. Big-budget releases like One Battle After Another also struggled monetarily, according to Variety.
Black Friday is a busy day not only for shopping but also for moviegoers, with an expected $76 million to be earned at the domestic box office, a 29% decrease from the previous year’s $108 million, as Deadline reports.
Zootopia 2 boasts a star-studded cast, including Shakira. The global superstar, at 48 years old, took time out from her world tour to celebrate the movie’s release date on Instagram. At the sequel’s Los Angeles premiere, she made a grand entrance with her two sons, Sasha and Milan, whom she shares with ex-partner Gerard Piqué.
In other indie box office news, A24’s Eternity, a rom-com set in the afterlife starring Elizabeth Olsen, Miles Teller, and Callum Turner, earned $616,272 from 1,348 screens, bringing its domestic total to $2.1 million. Focus Features’ Hamnet also made an impact, collecting $160,000 from 160 locations, totaling $480,000 in gross earnings, according to Variety.
The Thanksgiving box office was a showdown of cinematic heavyweights, with family-friendly fare leading the charge. Despite recent challenges in the industry, films like Zootopia 2 and Wicked: For Good continue to draw in audiences and make their mark on the box office. As the holiday season approaches, moviegoers can expect even more excitement at the movies.
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