Bad Guys 2 earns $2.25 million in previews

DreamWorks Animation's Bad Guys 2 tops the box office this weekend with impressive early earnings.

Bad Guys 2 leads box office weekend with strong previews

DreamWorks Animation’s Bad Guys 2 opened with a strong $2.25 million in previews starting yesterday afternoon. This opening is notably higher than the first film's preview earnings of $1.15 million and sets expectations for a potential $20 million weekend in its debut. The sequel has a production budget of $80 million, $10 million more than its predecessor, which earned $97.4 million domestically during its run. Meanwhile, Paramount’s reboot of The Naked Gun also had a solid start, generating $1.6 million from previews. The film boasts impressive critic scores, receiving 90% fresh ratings on Rotten Tomatoes. Other films in the box office race include Together, which earned $1.35 million on its second day, and Fantastic Four: First Steps, which led the weekend with cumulative earnings of $158.3 million.

This box office opening signifies a positive trend for animation and comedies in a recovering market. Bad Guys 2’s initial success reflects both audiences' eagerness for family-friendly films and the effectiveness of pre-release marketing strategies. Meanwhile, The Naked Gun’s ratings suggest that nostalgia-driven reboots may attract substantial viewership, representing a blend of classic appeal and modern storytelling. As cinemas continue to adapt post-pandemic, these openings might indicate a broader revival of diverse genres at the box office.

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As the box office landscape evolves, audiences can anticipate a mix of new releases and nostalgia-driven hits.