In a recent shift at the domestic box office, David Ayer’s ‘The Beekeeper’ has knocked off ‘Mean Girls’ to claim the top spot for its third weekend. According to reports, ‘The Beekeeper’ pulls in an estimated $7.4 million, witnessing a 14% drop, while ‘Mean Girls’ trailed closely, securing $7.3 million with a significant 37% decline. As of now, ‘The Beekeeper’ has accumulated $42.2 million domestically, and ‘Mean Girls’ has amassed $60.8 million.
Oscar Hopefuls and Their Weekend Performance
Apart from these top contenders, others made moderate waves. Notably among Oscar hopefuls such as ‘Barbie’ ($218K), ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ ($220K), ‘The Holdovers’ ($520K, after expanding to 1,267 theaters), ‘Anatomy of a Fall’ ($211K), ‘American Fiction’ ($2.89M), ‘Poor Things’ ($3M), and ‘Oppenheimer’ ($1M). However, these figures don’t indicate significant increases or decreases in their revenue.
Record-Breaking Foreign-Language Film: ‘Godzilla Minus One’
‘Godzilla Minus One,’ another box office highlight, landed the No. 10 spot with an impressive estimated $2.6M and a total of $55M domestically. This performance elevates it as the third-highest grossing foreign-language film in the US, eclipsing ‘Hero’ ($53.7M) and ‘Parasite’ ($53.4M). The Toho International-backed drama currently ranks behind ‘Life is Beautiful’ ($57.6M) and ‘Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon’ ($129M).
Upcoming Major Release: Matthew Vaughn’s ‘Argylle’
Movie enthusiasts have something to look forward to as Matthew Vaughn’s action comedy ‘Argylle’ prepares for its significant release this coming weekend. Backed by an ensemble of extraordinary talent, this film is predicted to bring in commendable numbers.
Wrapping Up
The weekend has witnessed an interesting reshuffling in box office rankings, with ‘The Beekeeper’ claiming the top spot from ‘Mean Girls.’ Amidst this, ‘Godzilla Minus One’ emerges as a record-breaking foreign-language film, hinting at the diversity of audience tastes and trends. As we look ahead, all eyes rest on ‘Argylle,’ slated for an upcoming release. Stay updated on these exciting shifts and many more stories in the world of film by visiting [HitPlay](https://hitplay.app).
