The recent cinematic release, “Furiosa,” finds itself competing for the top position against “The Garfield Movie,” with the latter showing a promising start by earning $8.4 million on Friday. This rivalry highlights a face-off between two notable Chrises of Hollywood: Chris Hemsworth starring as Dementus in “Furiosa,” versus Chris Pratt, who lends his voice to Garfield.
While expectations have been set by the success of “The Super Mario Bros. Movie,” “The Garfield Movie,” which carries a reported production budget of $60 million, is looking to carve its own success path. According to Deadline, the film is predicted to achieve an opening of around $27.5 million, with Sony holding a more optimistic projection of $31-33 million. This would be a satisfactory performance internationally, as the movie has already accumulated $22 million across 18 markets in its premiere weekend—an achievement on par with the 2004 “Garfield” film when adjusted for inflation.
Despite facing new contenders targeting the family viewership segment, “IF” (an acronym for “imaginary friends”) maintains a sturdy performance in its second weekend, with a forecasted 53% decline from its first subdued weekend. As stated by Variety, predictions show a potential of earning $16 million over the upcoming three-day timeframe, reaching a cumulative $20.7 million for the full four-day holiday weekend. This will boost its domestic revenue beyond $60 million. Additionally, “IF” takes a comical, commanding lead in the fictional realm with earnings of 500 squillion imaginary dollars.
FAQ Section
How much did “Furiosa” earn in its opening weekend?
The article does not specify the exact figure “Furiosa” earned in its opening weekend. It mainly focuses on the performance of “The Garfield Movie” and “IF.”
Who stars in “Furiosa”?
Chris Hemsworth plays the role of Dementus in “Furiosa.”
What is “The Garfield Movie’s” projected opening revenue?
“The Garfield Movie” is projected to debut with a revenue around $27.5 million, according to industry estimates, while Sony anticipates a slightly higher range of $31-33 million.
How is “The Garfield Movie” performing in comparison to its 2004 predecessor?
After adjusting for inflation, “The Garfield Movie” is performing on a similar level to the 2004 “Garfield” movie.
What is the running domestic total for “IF” after its second weekend?
“IF” is expected to achieve a running domestic total past $60 million after its second weekend.
Conclusion
“Furiosa,” a highly anticipated movie situated in the “Mad Max” universe, faces intense competition in its opening weekend from family-friendly films like “The Garfield Movie” and “IF.” While it did not garner the same immediate success at the box office as “Mad Max: Fury Road,” the playful competition amongst varying genres and the all-star cast including the Hollywood Chrises points to a diverse cinematic landscape. Audiences continue to have varied options, from animated laughter with Garfield to the thrilling dystopian adventures with Dementus. As the dust settles on the holiday weekend’s box office numbers, it will become clear which films captured the viewers’ imaginations—and dollars—the most.