Superheroes and Smurfs: A Weekend at the Movies

This weekend, movie fans witnessed significant shifts at the box office.

"Superman" Maintains Lead, But With a Drop

• $16.6 million on its second Friday
• Total: $194.4 million
• Still outperforming other superhero films like "Thunderbolts"
• Will it sustain its momentum?

New Releases Face Challenges

"I Know What You Did Last Summer"

• $5.8 million on Friday
• Big names, but poor reviews
• May struggle to retain audience interest

"Smurfs" Stumbles at the Start

• $4 million on opening day
• Behind the last "Smurfs" movie
• High budget, weak reviews
• Families may not rush to theaters

"Eddington" Underperforms

• $1.8 million
• Big stars, but mixed reviews
• May struggle to find its audience

Winners of the Weekend

"Jurassic World Rebirth"

• $6.5 million on Friday
• On track for $275 million
• One of the top movies of the year

"F1" Holds Strong

• $2.8 million on Friday
• Small drop from last week
• Aiming for $154 million

Conclusion

Movie studios take risks, but not every bet pays off. "Superman" is thriving, while new releases struggle. A hit is never guaranteed.