The preliminary box office figures for Tom Cruise’s Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning present an intriguing mix of positive and negative news. As it stands, the film is projected to finish the three-day Memorial Day weekend with an estimated $63 million, and significantly more for the extended four-day holiday period. This impressive figure positions it as the highest opening weekend for the franchise when adjusted for inflation is not considered. In comparison, Dead Reckoning had a markedly lower debut, earning a mere $54 million during its opening weekend. However, the downside is that Disney’s Lilo & Stitch is overshadowing its success, with projections indicating it could achieve a staggering $150 million-plus over the weekend. This is quite remarkable for a film that was originally slated for a Disney+ release.
An interesting tidbit to note is that this isn’t the first time Tom Cruise has faced off against Lilo & Stitch at the box office. Back in 2002, the original animated feature was released alongside Cruise’s collaboration with Steven Spielberg, Minority Report. During that competition, Cruise managed to secure a victory, with both films opening within a thrilling $100,000 of each other’s earnings. However, the current competition shows a much more pronounced gap, favoring the Disney film, which appears poised to exceed our earlier earnings predictions by approximately $10 million.
In other news, Final Destination: Bloodlines is demonstrating impressive staying power, with weekend estimates suggesting a total of $19 million as it approaches the $100 million milestone. Meanwhile, Sinners and Thunderbolts are engaged in a fierce battle for the fourth spot at the box office, each projected to earn around $11 million. According to Deadline, A24’s Friendship is enjoying a successful expansion to over 1,000 screens, with anticipated earnings of about $4 million. On a less fortunate note, The Weeknd’s Hurry Up Tomorrow is experiencing a dramatic drop of 76%, leading to a projected weekend gross of only $790,000, which may result in the film failing to secure a spot in the top ten by the end of the weekend. That’s quite unfortunate!
Stay tuned for our comprehensive box office roundup tomorrow!
