Turtles and a massive shark will be making their way to the Barbenheimer parade, adding fuel to what is expected to be another successful weekend at the box office. Greta Gerwig’s film Barbie is projected to earn an impressive $54 million in its third weekend, making it one of the highest-grossing third weekends domestically. The film has already reached $460.4 million in North America and is on track to cross the $1 billion mark globally, making it a significant achievement for Warner Bros. and Mattel. Barbie will also be the first film directed solely by a woman to join the billion-dollar club, solidifying its place in movie history.
With Barbie likely to maintain its position at the top of the weekend chart, it will be interesting to see which films follow closely behind. According to estimates from various rival studios, Oppenheimer, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, and Meg 2: The Trench are all in contention for the second-place spot, with each film projected to earn around $29 million. Paramount is even more optimistic, predicting a $30 million opening for the TMNT reboot after earning $9.3 million on Friday. The family-friendly film, written by Seth Rogen, has received positive reviews and an impressive A CinemaScore. Mutant Mayhem had a mid-week release to gain an edge over the competition, aiming for a five-day launch in the $45 million range.
Warner Bros.’ Meg 2, opening nationwide on Friday, serves as a sequel to the 2018 summer hit The Meg, which debuted with $45 million in a less crowded marketplace. The horror-infused sequel earned a B- CinemaScore, typical for films of this genre. On its opening day, Meg 2 grossed $12 million, including $3.2 million from Thursday previews.
Universal’s Oppenheimer, like Barbie, continues to be a dominant force at the box office in its third week. Directed by Christopher Nolan, the film is on track to surpass the $500 million mark worldwide, with a current global total of $551 million as of Sunday. This performance puts it as the fifth-highest grossing film of Nolan’s career, surpassing Dunkirk’s $530 million. Additionally, Oppenheimer stands as one of the top biographical dramas of all time, not accounting for inflation.
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These projections indicate another successful weekend for the Hollywood box office, with a variety of films catering to different audiences. Whether it’s the family-friendly adventures of Barbie and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles or the thrilling shark-filled sequel Meg 2, there are options for everyone. And with Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer continuing its impressive run, audiences can expect a mix of action, drama, and suspense at the movies.
As the weekend progresses, more updates on the box office performance and audience reception of these films will become available. Stay tuned for further developments and potential records being broken.
