There is exciting competition happening this weekend at the domestic box office as Pixar’s film “Elemental” and Sony’s “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” are in a close race for the number one spot. Based on Friday’s business, both movies are projected to gross anywhere between $17 million to $19 million for the weekend. However, some experts believe “Elemental” has a slight edge over its competition. Despite initial skepticism, the film has seen strong performance thanks to positive word of mouth, with a decline of only 39 percent or less. This indicates that families are discovering the movie and enjoying it.
On the other hand, “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” continues to be a standout at the summer box office. Despite being in its fourth weekend, the film is expected to finish Sunday with a domestic total exceeding $300 million. Its success speaks to its popularity and ongoing appeal to audiences.
Unfortunately, the news is not as promising for “The Flash,” which opened last weekend alongside “Elemental.” Both films started off with disappointing results, but unlike “Elemental,” “The Flash” has received poor exit scores and is experiencing a steep decline of over 70 percent in its second weekend. Early estimates suggest that “The Flash” will earn around $14 million to $16 million, putting it in a close race with Sony’s “No Hard Feelings,” an R-rated raunchy comedy starring Jennifer Lawrence, which is projecting $15 million in earnings.
By the end of Sunday, “The Flash” is projected to have a domestic total of $85 million or more, compared to “Elemental’s” approximately $65 million. Despite its initial setback, “No Hard Feelings,” the first of several raunchy comedies releasing this summer, has received a B+ CinemaScore and is performing better than expected. Jennifer Lawrence stars alongside Andrew Barth Feldman in Gene Stupnitsky’s film about a woman hired by an awkward teen’s parents to boost his confidence by dating him.
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In addition to these releases, Wes Anderson’s “Asteroid City” is expanding nationwide after a successful opening weekend in New York and Los Angeles. The film is expected to gross as much as $9.6 million this weekend. It has proven to be a strong contender at the box office, and audiences continue to show interest in Anderson’s unique storytelling.
These are just a few highlights from the weekend box office, and there is more to come as the summer movie season heats up. Audiences can look forward to a variety of films hitting theaters in the coming weeks, offering something for everyone’s taste. Whether it’s animated adventures, raunchy comedies, or the distinct storytelling of filmmakers like Wes Anderson, there is no shortage of entertainment options to enjoy on the big screen.
