Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 Scares Up Huge Opening as Zootopia 2 Stays Strong at the Box Office

This weekend’s box office turned into a chaotic collision of horror, animation, spectacle, and magic trick sequels. While not unexpected in the slightest, Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 stormed into theatres with a strong impression. Zootopia 2 kept flexing its staying power; Wicked: For Good held steady as fans continued showing up; and the newcomers and holdovers shuffled for attention in a market that refuses to settle down.

Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 Opens to a Ferocious First Place

Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 sliced into the top spot with a fierce $63.0 million debut. Horror fans showed up early, loud, and loyal. The sequel’s fanbase is obsessive, and they clearly wanted to prove the franchise still has bite. Even without the novelty factor of the first film, the turnout shows the brand remains a cultural beast.

Zootopia 2 Holds Strong in Week Two

Week two gave Zootopia 2 another hefty haul with $43.0 million. The drop was expected, but the staying power is undeniable. Families still trust the franchise, and adults are returning because Disney packed this sequel with layers that reward repeat viewing. It is performing like a genuine long term player rather than a one weekend wonder.

Wicked: For Good Keeps Gliding in Week Three

Wicked: For Good pulled in another $16.8 million. A third weekend can be brutal for musicals, but this one continues refusing to collapse. The fan base is passionate. The word of mouth is solid. The film has become a comfort watch for people who want spectacle wrapped in emotion, and that consistency shows in its steady weekend performance.

Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution Lands a Respectable First Weekend

Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution arrived with a sharp $10.2 million opening. Anime films tend to be feast or famine at the box office. This one sits comfortably in the feast category. Fans of the franchise turned out in full force on opening night, and the energy carried through the weekend. It is niche yet powerful, and it did exactly what it needed to do.

Now You See Me: Now You Don’t Holds On Through Week Four

In its fourth weekend, Now You See Me: Now You Don’t stayed afloat despite the crowding. The studio did not report a specific figure, which usually means the number is modest, but its endurance is noteworthy. These films tend to survive based on charm and date night appeal. That pattern continues here.

Next Week’s Outlook

Next weekend won’t move the needle much. The biggest release is Ella McCay. It’s tracking for $3 million to $5 million. I don’t see it making more than $3 million and it’ll likely struggle to crack into the Top 5. I honestly even doubt that it will at all considering the tight box office.

As always, we’ll find out next week.

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