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Weapons tops box office
Weapons leads in its second weekend as Nobody 2 opens in third with a modest debut.
Weapons remains atop the box office in its second weekend while Nobody 2 debuts in third with a modest start and a higher budget.
Weapons Tops Box Office as Nobody 2 Opens in Third
Weapons remains on top of the domestic box office for a second weekend, adding 7.4 million on Friday and dropping about 40 percent from last week’s opening day. If the pattern holds, it could reach roughly 90 million in North America by Sunday, placing it among the year’s top 15 domestic releases.
Key Takeaways
"A good horror title can outpace big budget expectations"
Editorial note on genre strength
"Budget bumps in sequels are a stress test for franchise economics"
Industry analysis
"Mid range bets survive when word of mouth carries the day"
Market observation
Nobody 2 opens with 3.8 million from 3,260 locations on Friday and is tracking toward a 9.4 million opening weekend, slightly below early projections. The film carries a 25 million production budget, up from 16 million for the first film, and it has a positive reception with a CinemaScore of B+. The modest debut shows that a sequels budget increase does not guarantee a breakout, even with decent reviews.
Highlights
- Horror titles with steady word of mouth still drive weekend hustle
- Budget increases for sequels test the math behind franchise bets
- Mid range films keep theaters alive between tentpoles
- Audience preference decides whether a sequel wins or stalls
Budget sensitivity for Nobody 2
Nobody 2 carries a production cost of 25 million, higher than the first film. A box office close to the forecasted range still leaves room for investor concerns about cost efficiency and franchise economics.
The weekend results will shape studio confidence in mid range bets for the months ahead.
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