It was a busy weekend at the box office, with everything from anime action, a horror sequel, and even a Bruce Springsteen biopic competing for a spot on the big screen. But when the dust settled, one film came out on top. Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Rage Arc takes the top spot.
Colleen Hoover’s new adaptation, Regretting You, followed, followed by the horror sequel Black Phone 2 and Bruce Springsteen’s Deliver Me from Nowhere. Tron: Meanwhile, Ares still remains in the top five – though not by much.
Chainsaw Man dominates the weekend
Crunchyroll’s Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Rage Arc entered the fray on Friday with a whopping $8.5 million from 3,003 locations, Variety reports.
The R-rated anime release, a sequel to the first season of the hit manga series, is projected to reach $15 million by Sunday. The film was released in both dubbed and subtitled formats, which helped increase returns from IMAX and premium screenings.
With a strong “A” CinemaScore and already grossing $61 million overseas, Chainsaw Man continues to show how anime has become a consistent box office force in America.
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Regrets you perform better than expectations
In second place, Paramount’s Regretful You made $5.2 million on its opening day and is on track for a $13 million weekend. Directed by Josh Boone and based on the novel by Colleen Hoover, the film stars McKenna Grace, Mason Thames, Allison Williams and Dave Franco. The film received mixed reviews and a “B” CinemaScore.
black phone 2 is strong
Universal’s Black Phone 2 finished third on Friday with $3.7 million, setting it up for a second weekend of $12 million. According to Deadline, the horror sequel has now reached $48 million domestically and is surpassing its 2022 predecessor. For Blumhouse, this is a welcome return to the box office after several underperforming releases at the beginning of the year.
Springsteen biopic finds audience
Landing in fourth place, Deliver Me From Nowhere — which stars The Bear’s Jeremy Alan White as Bruce Springsteen — earned $3.5 million on Friday. Directed by Scott Cooper and produced by 20th Century Studios, the film is based on the making of Springsteen’s Nebraska album.
According to Variety, early reviews have been mixed, but strong audience reaction and festival buzz may give it staying power into the fall.
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Tron: Ares drops but remains in top five
Disney’s Tron: Ares earned an additional $1.3 million on Friday, which is a 48% decline from last week, according to Deadline. The science-fiction sequel has now grossed $59 million domestically against a massive production budget of $180 million, a disappointing performance for the studio.
questions to ask
How much did Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Rage Arc make on its first day?
It grossed $8.5 million across Friday and previews, leading the box office.
What movies came after Chainsaw Man at the box office this weekend?
Regretting You took second place, followed by Black Phone 2 and Deliver Me from Nowhere.
How did Deliver Me From Nowhere perform?
The Bruce Springsteen biopic had an initial gross of $3.5 million and is projected to reach $8-$12 million by Sunday.
Which studio released Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Rage Arc?
Sony’s anime label Crunchyroll distributed the film in both dubbed and subtitled formats.