Key Takeaways
- F1: The Movie delivers a major box office win for Apple and Brad Pitt.
- M3GAN 2.0 fails to replicate the original’s success, raising franchise doubts.
- Lilo & Stitch nears $1B, while Elio continues to struggle for Pixar.
Brad Pitt’s high-octane F1: The Movie burned rubber at the global box office this weekend, opening with an impressive $144 million worldwide. The film’s $55.6 million domestic and $88.4 million international totals make it Apple’s biggest theatrical success to date, outperforming prestige titles like Killers of the Flower Moon and Napoleon.
IGN’s 7/10 review praised the movie for its energetic execution of the sports drama formula, calling it a “super fun racecar flick” that finds its way to victory lane.
M3GAN 2.0 Fails to Match First Film’s Success
I.n stark contrast, M3GAN 2.0 stumbled out of the gate, posting just $17.158 million globally — a steep drop from the first M3GAN film’s strong 2022 debut. The sequel, which shifts genres from horror to sci-fi/action, earned $10.2 million domestically and $6.958 million internationally.
IGN’s 6/10 review cited the genre shift as a mixed bag but credited M3GAN’s personality for keeping the movie watchable. Still, the underwhelming launch suggests the original might have been a one-off hit
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Lilo & Stitch Eyes Billion-Dollar Milestone as Elio Slumps
Disney’s live-action Lilo & Stitch continues its box office dominance, reaching $946 million globally after six weekends. With school holidays approaching, the film is expected to surpass $1 billion, cementing its place among Disney’s live-action elite.
Meanwhile, Pixar’s Elio remains a rare miss, climbing to just $72.3 million after two weekends — following its record-low opening for the studio
Other Notables: 28 Years Later, Final Destination, and More
- 28 Years Later has become the highest-grossing entry in the franchise with $103 million globally after two weekends.
- Final Destination: Bloodlines stands at $283.3 million, and Sinners at $368 million.
- Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning has amassed $561.99 million.
- Karate Kid: Legends just crossed the $100 million milestone globally.
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