Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire Tops Weekend Box Office with $45.2 Million
Ghost busting is proving to still be a lucrative Business, as “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire” raked in $45.2 million in ticket sales over the weekend, according to studio estimates. This marks Sony Pictures’ first No. 1 film since last summer.
The opening weekend for “Frozen Empire” in 4,345 theaters mirrored the successful launch of “Ghostbusters: Afterlife” in 2021. Both films have not been critical hits, but have resonated with audiences. “Frozen Empire” received a B+ CinemaScore, a slight downgrade from “Afterlife’s” A- score.
Internationally, “Frozen Empire” added $16.4 million in 25 overseas markets. The film, costing around $100 million to make, takes a more family-oriented approach, with original cast members Dan Aykroyd, Ernie Hudson, and Bill Murray in supporting roles.
Meanwhile, “Dune: Part Two” continued to perform well, adding $17.6 million in its fourth weekend. The sci-fi sequel’s domestic total now stands at $233.4 million, with a worldwide haul of $574.4 million.
Other notable releases over the weekend include “Immaculate,” starring Sydney Sweeney, and “Kung Fu Panda 4,” which slid to third place with $16.8 million in its third weekend.
In China, “Kung Fu Panda” has historically been popular, inspiring the country to expand its own film production.
Final domestic box office figures will be released on Monday.
1. “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire,” $45.2 million.
2. “Dune: Part Two,” $17.6 million.
3. “Kung Fu Panda 4,” $16.8 million.
4. “Immaculate,” $5.4 million.
5. “Arthur the King,” $4.4 million.
6. “Late Night With the Devil,” $2.8 million.
7. “Imaginary,” $2.8 million.
8. “Love Lies Bleeding,” $1.6 million.
9. “Cabrini,” $1.4 million.
10. “Bob Marley: One Love,” $1.1 million.
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