The Flash's long-awaited debut in theaters over the weekend resulted in tepid box office numbers, falling well below Warner Bros.' ...
, the film starring Ezra Miller earned $55.1 million domestically over the first three days and $64 million over the four-day Juneteenth holiday weekend. Its worldwide earnings reached $139 million, which is comparable to Black Adam’s opening in October.
Additionally, The Flash faced challenges due to behind-the-scenes drama with Ezra Miller and mediocre critical reactions. Pixar/Disney has also struggled to find solid footing following the departure of John Lasseter. Moreover, with films like Soul, Luca, and Turning Red releasing directly on Disney+, audiences may be conditioned to wait for streaming options.
Looking ahead, there will be a slight break in new releases, with only Jennifer Lawrence’s R-rated No Hard Feelings scheduled to open against Asteroid City. However, June 30 will see the release of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, followed by Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One on July 12, and Barbie and Oppenheimer on July 21. The crowded release schedule suggests that Hollywood could benefit from spacing out these releases to provide more breathing room for each film.1.
4.) Transformers: Rise of the Beasts 3,680 theaters, Fri $5.2M, Sat $7.5M Sun $7.2M Mon $3M 3-day $20M , 4-day $23M, Total $103.6M/Wk 2
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