At a weekend of $240.4 million, this weekend ended up as the 9th-biggest in history.
Not originally expected to do so (but then it broke records), Jurassic World can boast that it broke Pixar's 14-straight #1 openers streak, and it had a very good hold this weekend to boot. The blockbuster fell just 51% to $102 million, the second-biggest second weekend ever (though actuals could, once again, reveal it to take the record) behind The Avengers ($103.1 million). The per-venue average was $23,775. The franchise reboot passed $300 and $350 million in record time, and is outpacing The Avengers by an impressive $25 million through the same point ($398.2 million VS. $373.1 million through their 10th days). Jurassic will have more competition arrive in the coming weeks, but it seems now likely to earn at least close to $600 million domestically, a feat only three movies can claim to have done in North America (The Avengers and James Cameron's Titanic and Avatar). Overseas, the movie continued to sizzle, passing the $500 million mark overseas, and reaching $980 million worldwide in just 10 days. Jurassic World will pass $1 billion worldwide either today or Tuesday to break the record for the fastest ever to reach that mark (Furious 7 held the record at 19 days before). Universal looks to continue its huge year with Ted 2 likely to open on top next week.
Pixar may not be in first, but Inside Out truly wowed in the shadow of the intimidating dinosaurs. Pixar's first release in two years pulled in a stunning $91.1 million, for a per-venue average of a fantastic $23,076. For the animation studio, it is their second-largest start behind Toy Story 3, and their largest non-sequel opening, ahead of The Incredibles. Inside Out also way out-did The Day After Tomorrow ($68 million) for the biggest second-place debut in history, and, in an interesting feat, had the highest opening ever for an original property. The previous record-holder, none other than Avatar (which opened to $77 million in 2009). With all these notes in mind, who cares that Jurassic World beat it? Inside Out's tracking was lowered to around $60 million because of that movie's record-breaking launch, and it ended up out-performing every expectation. Near universal critical acclaim (98% on Rotten Tomatoes) and an "A" CinemaScore only further helped. There is some competition coming up for families in the form of Max (next Friday) and Minions (July 10), but Inside Out is set to probably remain in this list for weeks.
Overseas, Inside Out opened in 42% of the international marketplace, and earned a strong $41 million, for a global launch of $132 million. By the time everything shuts down, Inside Out seems likely to be another $500+ million worldwide grosser for Disney, and dependent on how it plays out in the rest of the world, could even earn more than $750 million.
Below the 1-2 punch of the dinosaurs and emotions, in a distant third was Melissa McCarthy's Spy, which had a solid hold. The R-rated comedy was off a light 33% to $10.5 million, for a solid, if unspectacular $74.4 million in 17 days. Ted 2 will steal some of its audience next week, so Spy is going to need more stability like this going forward if it wants to reach nine figures.
San Andreas recovered nicely after plummeting last weekend. Boosted by Father's Day, the earthquake flick was off just 24% to $8.2 million, for a solid $132.2 million pick-up in 24 days. San Andreas will be helped by no direct competition next weekend, as it seems likely to earn more than $150 million by the time its finished. Worldwide, it passed $400 million.
Meanwhile, opening in fifth place was the other new nationwide release, music dramedy Dope. Despite strong reviews (90% on Rotten Tomatoes) and an A- CinemaScore, Dope was only able to manage $6 million, for a minor $3,006 per-venue average. That was just below expectations, which had pegged a debut in the $7-9 million range. Buzz had started rising for the Forest Whittaker and Pharrell Williams-produced project thanks to rave reception from its showing at the Sundance Film Festival. But, maybe opening in front of two major four-quadrant-appealing flicks wasn't the best idea. Distributor Open Road Films produced it for just $7 million, but another $15 million was spent on marketing (its rare for studios to release exact marketing numbers). Maybe it will hold well in the coming weeks, but reaching $20 million will be a stretch.Insidious - Chapter 3 stabilized after plummeting last weekend, retreating 44% to $4.1 million. The horror threequel has earned a solid $45.4 million in the face of just a $10 million budget, and another $35 million overseas. Chapter 3 will end up above the $50 million mark. Pitch Perfect 2 lost some of its female audience to Inside Out, and fell 48% to $3.3 million. Still though, the Bellas sequel is standing tall with a strong $177.5 million pick-up in six weeks of release.
Holding onto a Top 10 spot in its sixth week is Mad Max: Fury Road, which held well, off just 31% to $2.8 million, for a solid $143.6 million pick-up in 42 days. Holding a Top 10 spot for an eighth-straight week, Avengers: Age of Ultron contiuned to stabilize late in its run, off a light 26% to $2.7 million. In 56 days, the superhero sequel has earned a strong $449.3 million, and should add another $10 million before its done. On the all-time domestic chart, Age of Ultron passed The Dark Knight Rises to take seventh place, and stands a minor chance at passing the original Star Wars ($461 million) to take sixth place by the time its done. Worldwide, it is at $1.37 billion with Japan yet to open.
Rounding out the Top 10 in its fifth weekend is one of the summer's notable disappointments, Tomorrowland. Disney (who has 3 movies on the Top 10 list) and Brad Bird's misfire was off 43% to $2 million, for just $87.7 million picked up in one month of release. Worldwide, it still hasn't hit $200 million and will likely only just barely nudge past it.
Well, that's it. Next weekend Ted 2 and Max open. One should take the top spot, while the other will take fourth place. Stay tuned for more info.
