Hobbs & Shaw continued its run at #1 in the box office for a second week even while Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark performed above expectations.
The Rock and Jason Stathem's buddy bromance brought in $25.4 million to bring its domestic total to $108.5 million and a worldwide take of $332.6 million. While it won't hit $1 billion like the last few Fast & Furious movies the final tally should end up between $600-$700 million, which means fans should have more Hobbs & Shaw to look forward to after the main franchise ends in 2021 after its tenth(!) film.
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, executive producer Guillermo del Toro's entry into PG-13 horror, was second with $20.8 million. While I have not seen the movie yet (I prefer my scariness to be contained in my house, not a theater, like my anxiety) the movie seemed to scare plenty of people over the weekend. With a budget of only $28 million this could be a good sign for more Scary Stories to come.
The other 3 major new releases had mixed results. Dora and The Lost City of Gold placed fourth with $17 million. The family film did well critically and with audiences with an 81% and 87% respectively on Rotten Tomatoes. The Kitchen opened with only $5.5 million for the lowest opening of Melissa McCarthy's career. It is also being blasted by critics so it seems like a bad take on all sides. The Art of Racing in the Rain starring Milo Ventimiglia came in sixth with $8.1 million, showing there is always an audience for a dog movie.
The Angry Birds Move 2 will try and take down Hobbs & Shaw next week as well as the comedy Good Boys, which looks like the good R-rated comedy people need right now.
1. Hobbs & Shaw- $25.4/ $108.5
2. Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark- $20.8/ $20.8
3. The Lion King- $20.0/ $473.1
4. Dora and the Lost City of Gold- $17.0/ $17.0
5. Once Upon a Time in Hollywood- $11.6/ $100.3
6. The Art of Racing in the Rain- $8.1/ $8.1
7. The Kitchen- $5.5/ $5.5
8. Spider-Man: Far From Home- $5.3/ $370.9
9. Toy Story 4- $4.4/ $419.5