Bad Guys, ‘Sonic 2’ easily beat ‘Fantastic Beasts’ – The Hollywood Reporter

More good news for the family ticket windowand DreamWorks Animation and Universal’s the wicked We easily won over the weekend an estimated $24 million, which is more than enough to take him down Fantastic Beasts: Dumbledore’s SecretsAccording to Comscore.

the wickedis an action-comedy about a clever, sinister group of devious animals that has already earned $63 million overseas for its early $87 million (it opened in select markets prior to its domestic run). Pic received a CinemaScore.

Directed by Pierre Pérevel, the wickedThe voice cast includes Sam Rockwell, Craig Robinson, Marc Maron, Awkwafina, Anthony Ramos, Zazie Beetz, and Lily Singh.

Homey PG . Edition Sonic the Hedgehog 2 – Now on the third weekend – so beat Dumbledore With an estimated $15.2 million from 3,809 locations with a domestic total of $145.8 million.

one two punch the wicked And Sonic 2 Giving models and executives at Hollywood studios hope that kids and parents will return to theaters in greater numbers after staying out of most of the pandemic.

Fantastic Beasts 3 It fell sharply in its second weekend in more bad news for the future of the Wizarding World franchise. Warner Bros. The big budget event pic grossed $14 million domestically from 4,245 theaters, down 67 percent. It does somewhat better overseas, earning $213.2 million for a global total of $280.3 million.

the wicked It wasn’t the only new show this weekend as Hollywood studios began releasing a variety of films as the box office emerged from the pandemic.

New Focus and Regency features Northman It opened on top expectations of $12 million from 3,234 locations. However, with a budget of at least $70 million before marketing, the film directed by Robert Eggers could be in a financially difficult position.

Northman Awarded a B CinemaScore. The notable band includes Nicole Kidman, Alexander Skarsgård, Anya Taylor-Joy, Ethan Hawke, Bjork and Willem Dafoe. overseas, Northman She earned $11 million for a worldwide production of $23.5 million.

The high concept movie Lionsgate was in the top five The unbearable weight of talent – in which Nicolas Cage plays a fictional version of himself. The film opened to $7.2 million from 3,036 cinemas, and earned a B+ CinemaScore. While Huge talent Performed in keeping with modest expectations, his impenetrability is a reminder that films about Hollywood can fail to travel out of town.

A 24specialty movie Everything everywhere at once She continued her stellar run, taking sixth place with $5.4 million from 2,137 local sites with $26.9 million.

April 24, 8:20 am Updated with revised numbers.