Just as “F9” couldn’t come soon enough, the same applies for next weekend’s “Black Widow.” Universal leads by default with its unheard-of release of three wide titles over two weeks, but total box office declined from last weekend.
As expected, “F9” led in its second frame, followed by “The Boss Baby: Family Business” and “The Forever Purge.” Three movies in the top 10 grossed over $10 million, a first since March last year.Even with new titles, we’re seeing grosses plateau.
The three-day weekend for all titles should total $72 million, down from $98 million last weekend.
The same weekend in 2019 grossed $184 million.
Another point of comparison: The last time July 4 fell on a Sunday was 2010.
That weekend’s total, adjusted for higher ticket prices, was $220 million.Over the past four weeks, grosses overall are 43 percent compared to the same period in 2019.
Last weekend, the comparison was 49 percent.
Next week will improve things,
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