Universal’s ballerina vampire film “Abigail” took the lead at the domestic box office on its opening day, raking in an impressive $4 million from 3,384 theaters. Following closely behind was Lionsgate’s “The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare,” which earned $3.7 million from 2,845 locations. A24’s dystopian thriller “Civil War” also made its mark, becoming the top grosser on April 19 with approximately $3.3 million.
Despite positive reviews, “Abigail” fell short of industry projections with opening earnings below $12 to $15 million. The film, with a production budget of $28 million, is hoping for staying power in the coming weeks. On the other hand, “The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare” looks poised to exceed industry projections of $5 to $6 million, despite a production budget of around $60 million.
A24’s “Civil War” is predicted to experience a 56% drop from its $25.7 million opening weekend, but is expected to retain the top spot on the domestic charts. Meanwhile, Sony’s anime label Crunchyroll released “Spy x Family Code: White” in 2,009 theaters and is projected to earn $4.8 million over the weekend.
In its fourth weekend of release, “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” is aiming to secure a top-three finish at the domestic box office. Additionally, Universal’s “Kung Fu Panda 4” is in competition with “Godzilla x Kong” for the title of the second-highest-grossing North American release of the year. With a mix of new releases and established films vying for the top spots, the box office remains an exciting and competitive landscape for moviegoers and industry insiders alike.
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