This December ended up being a pretty big month for movies. After a bit of a slow start, the month really got going with sonic 3 and mufase, Both have managed to gain momentum during the Christmas period. And as the year comes to a close, those two films are still fighting for the top spot, even as the newer Nosferatu has entered the fray.
By VarietyRobert Eggers’ gothic horror film came in behind the two children’s films and has grossed $40.3 million since its Christmas Day release. That’s nearly double its initial projections of $25 million, and it’s now a best open ever for focus functions. Their word of mouth has been pretty good, their trailers have seemed very Well, people already like Eggers’ previous work. It probably also helps that the trailers don’t let you see what Bill Skarsgård’s Count Orlok looks like, but the accumulation of how strange he can look invites curiosity. At the moment, Nosferatu It’s only available domestically and it’s unclear when Universal will release it to international audiences.
Meanwhile, mufase and Sonic They have grown nationally and abroad. The former earned $111 million in the United States, bringing its worldwide total to $328 million. Things have been looking up for him Lion King prequel since Christmas, and the same goes for Blue Blur: sonic US grosses rose to $137.5 million, bringing its worldwide total to $211 million. As an analyst Luis Fernando As you noted, the third part is having a tough time in Japan, but will probably end up making the movies a hit. billion dollar franchise When all is said and done, there are probably at least three more movies on the way.
Talking about billions: it’s looking more and more secure Moana 2 I’m joining the billion dollar club. Fernando Additionally, the film’s box office has increased to $882.5 million worldwide. It clearly has a long tail, and the same may be true for the latest salvo of 2024 launches as we head into 2025. As we begin the New Year, we have the damned on January 3 and Den of Thieves 2: Panther on January 10, followed by Universal’s werewolf on January 17.
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