Avatar’s Hidden Bone Temple Unveiled

Key Takeaways

• "Avatar: Fire and Ash" topped the North American box office charts for the fifth straight weekend with $13.3 million in ticket sales
• "28 Years Later: The Bone Temple" landed in second place with $13 million through Sunday, despite strong reviews and a 93% Rotten Tomatoes score
• "Zootopia 2" became the highest-grossing animated Motion Picture Association release of all time with global grosses currently at $1.7 billion
• "The Housemaid" and "Marty Supreme" continued to perform well, with $8.5 million and $5.5 million in ticket sales respectively
• The top 10 movies by domestic box office include a mix of new releases and re-releases, with "Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" and "The Two Towers" returning to theaters

Introduction to the Box Office Results
The holiday weekend saw a mix of new releases and re-releases vying for the top spot at the box office. Despite strong reviews and a 93% Rotten Tomatoes score, "28 Years Later: The Bone Temple" landed in second place with $13 million through Sunday. The film, directed by Nia DaCosta and starring Ralph Fiennes and Jack O’Connell, opened wide in 3,506 theaters and was expected to make at least $20 million through Monday. However, it seems that the sequel may have suffered from a case of too much too soon, with the previous installment "28 Years Later" opening to $30 million in June.

The Performance of "Avatar: Fire and Ash"
James Cameron’s epic "Avatar: Fire and Ash" continued to dominate the box office, topping the North American charts for the fifth straight weekend with $13.3 million in ticket sales. The film’s success is a testament to its enduring appeal, and it is expected to continue to perform well in the coming weeks. With a projected $17.2 million through Monday, "Avatar: Fire and Ash" is showing no signs of slowing down. The film’s success is also a boost to the Walt Disney Co., which is celebrating another win with the release of "Zootopia 2" becoming the highest-grossing animated Motion Picture Association release of all time.

The Success of "Zootopia 2"
"Zootopia 2" continued to perform well, landing in third place with $8.8 million in its eighth weekend. The film’s global grosses currently stand at $1.7 billion, surpassing "Inside Out 2" as the highest-grossing MPA animated release of all time. The film’s success is a testament to its enduring appeal, and it is now the ninth-biggest global release of all time. The MPA distinction means that the Chinese blockbuster "Ne Zha 2", which has made over $2.2 billion, is not included in the rankings.

Other Notable Performances
Other notable performances at the box office include "The Housemaid", which landed in fourth place with $8.5 million, and "Marty Supreme", which became A24’s highest-grossing North American release with a running gross of $79.7 million. "The Housemaid" has grossed nearly $250 million worldwide, despite being made for only $35 million. "Marty Supreme" may get another boost after Oscar nominations are announced on Thursday. Additionally, "Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" and "The Two Towers" were re-released in theaters and both landed in the top 10, grossing $3.6 million and $2.4 million respectively.

The Top 10 Movies by Domestic Box Office
The top 10 movies by domestic box office include a mix of new releases and re-releases. The list is as follows:

1. "Avatar: Fire and Ash", $13.3 million
2. "28 Years Later: The Bone Temple", $13 million
3. "Zootopia 2", $8.8 million
4. "The Housemaid", $8.5 million
5. "Marty Supreme", $5.5 million
6. "Primate", $5 million
7. "Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring", $3.6 million
8. "Greenland 2: Migration", $3.4 million
9. "Anaconda", $3.2 million
10. "Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers", $2.4 million
    The final domestic figures will be released on Tuesday, and it will be interesting to see how the box office rankings change in the coming weeks.

Conclusion and Future Prospects
In conclusion, the holiday weekend saw a mix of new releases and re-releases vying for the top spot at the box office. While "Avatar: Fire and Ash" continued to dominate, "28 Years Later: The Bone Temple" and "Zootopia 2" also performed well. The success of these films is a testament to their enduring appeal, and it will be interesting to see how they continue to perform in the coming weeks. With Oscar nominations announced on Thursday, it will also be interesting to see how the box office rankings change in response to the nominations.