Strong Weekend Box Office Signals Hopeful Start to Northern Summer Season
The recent live-action adaptation of “Lilo & Stitch” and the adrenaline-pumping “Mission: Impossible – Fallout” have collectively grossed nearly $500 million worldwide, with $208.5 million coming from the United States and Canada alone, marking an unprecedented Día de los Caídos weekend.
Lilo & Stitch
The live-action remake of the 2002 Disney animated film about a mischievous extraterrestrial who crash-lands in Hawaii and is adopted by two sisters has grossed $304.2 million worldwide, with $145.5 million coming from sales in the U.S. and Canada.
Mission: Impossible – Fallout
Tom Cruise’s return to his role as Ethan Hunt, the daring spy who defies death in “Mission: Impossible,” has earned $190 million worldwide, with $63 million of that total coming from the U.S. and Canada.
Positive Impact on Northern Summer Season and Theater Owners
This strong weekend box office performance signals a hopeful start to the Northern summer season, which typically accounts for 35% to 40% of annual box office revenue in the U.S. and Canada.
Moreover, it represents a much-needed morale boost for theater owners following an abysmal March, during which ticket sales plummeted by 45% compared to the previous year.
Key Questions and Answers
- What movies contributed to the nearly $500 million box office gross? The live-action “Lilo & Stitch” and “Mission: Impossible – Fallout” were the main contributors.
- How much revenue did each movie generate? “Lilo & Stitch” grossed $304.2 million worldwide, while “Mission: Impossible – Fallout” earned $190 million globally.
- What percentage of annual box office revenue does the Northern summer season usually represent? The Northern summer season typically accounts for 35% to 40% of annual box office revenue in the U.S. and Canada.
- How did the recent box office performance impact theater owners? The strong weekend box office results provided a morale boost for theater owners following a disappointing March.
