In the whimsical world of box office battles, “The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes,” Lionsgate’s Hunger Games prequel, entered the fray with a $44 million domestic opening – not quite a feast, but hey, even tributes need leftovers. Trolls, masters of harmony and rainbow-colored mischief, snagged second place with $30.6 million. Who needs arrows when you’ve got a catchy tune?
Marvel’s “The Marvels” suffered a superhero-sized setback, plummeting 78% in its second weekend – proof that even superheroes can have a case of the Mondays. Meanwhile, “Thanksgiving (Slasher Pic)” served up scares with a side of B- CinemaScore, because nothing says ‘thankful’ like a cinematic adrenaline rush.
On the indie stage, “Saltburn” waltzed in with Oscar dreams, boasting a per-theater average of $45,100. Move over, blockbusters; the little guys have a few tricks up their sleeve.
Looking ahead, Apple Original Films and Sony’s “Napoleon” prepare for a November 22 showdown. Will they conquer the box office or face a rebellion? In this cinematic Hunger Games, may the laughs be ever in our favor. After all, nothing says movie magic like a dash of humor and a sprinkle of box office glory.
