Box Office Performance
"" maintains its reign at the box office, grossing $37 million in its second weekend, despite competition from new releases "Elio" and "28 Years Later".
"Elio," 's latest offering, experiences a disappointing debut with $21 million, marking the studio's lowest opening. Meanwhile, "28 Years Later" opens with $30 million, showcasing director 's successful return to the franchise.
Film Details and Industry Insights
"Elio," despite its ambitious sci-fi adventure theme and a production cost of at least $150 million, faces criticism for its weak opening and has undergone significant production changes.
The competitive summer family film market sees Disney's "Lilo & Stitch" continue to attract audiences, contributing to Pixar's challenges with "Elio". The studio hopes for "Elio" to follow a similar recovery path as "Elemental", which had a low opening but went on to earn nearly half a billion dollars.