In a hypothetical, fictional battle fought between Furiosa (Anya Taylor-Joy) and Garfield (Chris Pratt) in Mad Max’s live-action dystopian world, it seems pretty likely the furball loses royally. However, in the animated world of the lasagna-loving house cat, Garfield is likely… okay, so it looks bad for the fat feline there, too. Now, considerThe Garfield MovieandFuriosa: A Mad Max Sagaare both opening on May 24 to headline Memorial Day weekend. So, which one walks away the winner at thebox office? Well, early projections give the edge toFuriosa.
Furiosa: A Mad Max Sagais currently forecast to make somewhere between$40 million and $50 millionover the Memorial Day holiday (perDeadline). Meanwhile,The Garfield Movieis tracking to make a respectable$35 million.Those with kids will undoubtedly favor watchingThe Garfield Movieas it is the family-friendly alternative over the four-day. But premium format screens like IMAX are being offered as viewing options forFuriosa, which could help the sci-fi action film live up to its predicted victory.
The Garfield Movie
Based on Jim Davis’s comic series, Garfield is a new imagining of the lasagna-loving cat and his friends, opting for a fully computer-animated approach. Chris Pratt voices the titular cat, with the film aiming to explore his early days and new misadventures for him, his friends, and his family.
Below is a look at theMad Maxfilm franchise’s numbers over the years (viaBox Office Mojo) which began with Mel Gibson starring in the lead role as the police officer-turned vigilante. The financials for the two Bill Murray-led animated Silver Screen adventures of Garfield also follow, and the lovable, lazy kitty was created by cartoonist Jim Davis. The following are worldwide totals:
Furiosa and Garfield Actors Struggle to Find Their Own Respective Characters
Regardless of what happens over the Memorial Day weekend, neitherFuriosa: A Mad Max SaganorThe Garfield Movieis projected totake it on the chin likeBoy Kills Worlddid at the box office.BothGarfieldandFuriosawill undoubtedly finish No. 1 and No. 2 when they open in theaters, and each has the potential to be two of this summer’s blockbusters.
And funny enough, key actors from both films had issues finding their own respective characters. Harvey Guillén voices Garfield’s (Pratt) buddy Odie, and he said it was “such a challenge” portraying the lovable dog, because the canine does not speak. Guillén said in anexclusive interview with MovieWeb:
“I was like,‘Wait, doesn’t Odie not speak?‘And they went,‘We’d like for you to convey all these different emotions as the movie progresses, but you can’t use words.‘And it’s such a challenge, becauseit’s just sound effects. You’re just using your vocal cords with sound effects and character and grounded the whole time.”
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Guillén continued:
“And so that was kind of a challenge but so fun to do.I’m looking forward to seeing the final product.Apparently, it looks great.They’ve been showing the movie, and people are happy with that.So, I’m excited to see what that looks like.”
For the actor who portrays the villain inFuriosa: A Mad Max Saga,MCU alumChris Hemsworth journaled as and about Dementusto discover more about the leader of the Bike Horde. The acting technique worked, and Hemsworth utilized the unorthodox method thanks to the advice of director George Miller.
The battle for Memorial Day weekend begins whenThe Garfield MovieandFuriosa: A Mad Max Sagadrop in theaters on May 24.
