Coming in strong for Father’s Day.Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguardwas easily able to take out the competition at this weekend’s box office. The action comedy sequel debuted with $11.6 million over the weekend, earning the number one spot. The movie, which stars Ryan Reynolds, Samuel L. Jackson, and Salma Hayek, opened on Wednesday and quickly earned $3.9 million. Domestically,Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguardhas earned just over $17 million since Wednesday. While the Father’s Day weekend box office win is certainly positive for Lionsgate, it will be short-lived withF9opening next week.
Los Angeles and New York opened up theirmovie theatersto full capacity this week for the first time since March 2020. While this weekend’s numbers haven’t quite reflected that major change, analysts are predicting that next week’s release ofF9will change all of that. The ninth installment in theFast and Furiousfranchise has already been a monster earner overseas, generating over $270 million since opening in China at the end of May. Even without opening up stateside,F9is already the fourth highest grossing movie of 2021.
A Quiet Place IIfell to number two at thebox officethis weekend after bringing in $9.4 million. The horror sequel has been receiving positive reviews from viewers and critics, with many praising the new storyline.Peter Rabbit 2: The Runawaywas able to secure the third position for the second weekend in a row, thanks to its $6.1 million haul. The 3D live-action/computer-animated adventure comedy has earned over $90 million globally since opening in theaters last weekend, despite mixed reviews from critics and viewers.
The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do Ittook the fourth spot this weekend after bringing in $5.1 million. The horror sequel has earned $121.5 million globally since opening in theaters three weeks ago. Disney’sCruellawas able to stay at number five this weekend after earning $5.1 million. To date, theorigin story of Cruella de Vilhas earned $138 million globally.In the Heightstook the sixth position this weekend after bringing in $4.2 million.
Spirit Untamedfell to number seven this with $1.6 million. Theanimated horse sequelhas earned over $17.3 million globally, despite receiving mixed reviews from critics.12 Mighty Orphanstook the eighth spot after earning $870K. The sports movie, which is based on a true story, stars Luke Wilson, Vinessa Shaw, Wayne Knight, Jake Austin Walker, Jacob Lofland, Levi Dylan, Robert Duvall, and Martin Sheen.The House Next Door: Meet the Blacks 2came in at number nine, whileQueen Beestook the tenth spot with $604K and $266K, respectively. you’re able to check out the rest of this weekend’s box office data over atThe Numbers.
