Fast & Furious 9was easily able to steal the top spot at the weekend box office with a $70 million haul. Universal’s highly anticipated sequel earned $30 million on its opening day, which is more than most movies have made in one weekend during the pandemic. In addition,F9currently holds the record for highest box office opening since the pandemic started, though many analysts predicted that feat would happen months ago. Globally, the sequel has generated over $363.2 million, and it shows no signs of slowing down now.
Thus far, the biggest movies of the 2021box officehave been the ones that have respected the theatrical window, which includesF9andA Quiet Place II. Others, likeWonder Woman 1984,Cruella,Godzilla vs. Kong, and more, have not seen the bigger numbers, which many attribute to the fact that viewers can stream the movies from the comfort of their own homes. July 9th will the see the release of Disney’sBlack Widowand analysts are curious to see how well the long-awaited movie will perform at the box office since it will also be available to stream on Disney+. It’s also important to note that more movie theaters are currently widely open across North America with less restrictions.
A Quiet Place IIwas able to secure the second position atmovie theatersthis weekend after taking in $6.2 million. The critically acclaimed sequel has earned $232.9 million globally since opening in theaters five weeks ago.The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguardwas took the third spot after bringing in $4.8 million. The sequel has received mixed reviews from critics since opening in theaters last weekend.Peter Rabbit 2: The Runawaycame in at number four with $4.8 million. The animated family movie has earned $107.8 million since opening in theaters three weeks ago.
Disney’sCruellacame in at number five this weekend after bringing in $3.7 million. The movie has earned nearly $184 million since opening in theaters five weeks ago and is also currently available tostream on Disney+for an additional $29.99.The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do Ithas received mixed reviews from critics and viewers since opening in theaters four weeks ago. However, it has shown strong box office numbers. This weekend, the horror sequel came in at number six, with $2.9 million.
In the Heightstook the seventh position this weekend after earning $2.3 million.The musical has underperformedwhen compared to initial predictions at the box office thus far, with a worldwide total of $30 million.Spirit Untamedtook the eight spot after bringing in $1 million, while Bob Odenkirk’sNobodyrevisited the top ten with $560K. Finally,The House Next Door: Meet the Blacks 2came in at number ten with $229K. you’re able to check out the rest of this weekend’s box office data over atThe Numbers.
