‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ Rakes in $22 Million on Debut Day at the Box Office
¡Prepárense, amigos y amigas! The cinematic jungle just got wilder with the newest release from 20th Century Studios. “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” swung into theaters with a roaring $22.2 million on its opening day, including a spectacular $6.6 million from previews alone. Set to rake in an estimated $52 million to $56 million over its debut weekend, this flick is keeping pace with its predecessors in the iconic series.
Rewinding back, let’s reminisce a bit, ¿no? The series’ 2014 blockbuster, "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes," still holds the record with a stunning $72 million opener. Followed by “War for the Planet of the Apes” which captivated audiences with a $56.2 million debut, and “Rise of the Planet of the Apes” close behind at $54.8 million.
"Kingdom," directed by el talentoso Wes Ball, best known for “The Maze Runner” trilogy, has been stirring up a mix of vibes among critics and audiences alike, earning a solid 80% on Rotten Tomatoes and a "B" grade on CinemaScore. The narrative zooms forward 300 years past the “War,” where the intelligent primates now reign supreme, with humans clinging to survival on the fringes of this new world.
The plot thickens when a heroic chimp named Noa, portrayed by Owen Teague, braves the unknown to rescue his family from the tyrannical grip of Proximus Caesar, a role mastered by Kevin Durand, who lusts after human weaponry. In this thrilling quest, Noa encounters Mae, played by Freya Allan from "The Witcher," who might just hold the key to humanity's fate. ¿Puedes creerlo?
Meanwhile, Universal’s “The Fall Guy,” casting Ryan Gosling as a daredevil Hollywood stuntman and Emily Blunt as a visionary director, is dazzling in second place during its second week, pulling in $3.5 million from 4,008 theaters on Friday alone, and set to surpass a $50 million domestic collection by Sunday.
No quiero dejar fuera “Challengers” from Amazon MGM, which is serving up a $5 million slice from 2,609 theaters in its current run, expected to climb past $38 million by weekend’s close. This tennis-themed drama spins a unique love triangle that has audiences glued to their seats.
Not far behind, “Tarot” from Sony and Screen Gems holds the fort at number four, conjuring $1 million on its second Friday across 3,104 theaters, heading towards a mystical $3.2 million weekend total.
And let’s not overlook “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire,” still a colossal contender in its seventh week, anticipated to add $2.5 million this weekend, boosting its domestic earnings to an impressive $191 million. Si amigos, it's currently the year's second-highest-grossing movie!
So, whether you're in the mood for thrills, chills, or breathtaking cinematic adventures, this weekend's box office lineup is packed with action to keep every cinephile intrigued. Grab your palomitas and enjoy the show – this lineup is too bueno to miss!
