‘Deadpool’ Slays ‘Reagan’ and ‘AfrAId’ in Opening Day Showdown

Oh darlings, the summer box office is cooling down, but some flicks are still packing heat. Let’s dive into the latest drama from La La Land and see who’s still basking in the limelight and who’s barely flickering.

Deadpool & Wolverine: These two are like that annoying couple who always outshine everyone at the party. Even in its sixth weekend, Disney’s “Deadpool & Wolverine” is still strutting at the top of the domestic charts. Another $3.6 million on Friday? Sure, why not! 🤑 This tag team has been reigning supreme for over a month, except for that one little hiccup called “Alien: Romulus.” With a domestic haul nearing $600 million, they’re just a few dollars away from the exclusive $600M club. You go, guys! 💪

Afraid: Next up, we’ve got Sony’s “Afraid,” which is more meh than marvelous. This horror flick about an AI-gone-wild household starring John Cho and Katherine Waterston took in $1.3 million on its opening day. Not exactly blockbuster material, but Blumhouse Productions keeps it lean and mean with a $12 million budget. Even with bad reviews and a C+ Cinema Score, it’s not sinking just yet. Horror movies, am I right? 🙄

1992: Tyrese Gibson’s “1992” gives us a shop owner navigating the L.A. riots. With $460,000 from 875 locations, it’s no heavy hitter, but audiences gave it an A- Cinema Score. So, silver lining? 🥈

City of Dreams: Martin Sheen and Vivek Ramaswamy’s human trafficking drama, “City of Dreams,” grossed about $290,000 from 774 locations. A big chunk of that comes from free tickets courtesy of John Devaney, who’s trying to make a statement. Oh, the things we do for awareness! 🙏

Slingshot: Laurence Fishburne and Casey Affleck’s space thriller “Slingshot” is even quieter, pulling in an estimated $250,000 from 845 locations. Mediocre reviews? Check. Space thrillers should be thrilling, not sleeping pills! 😴

Reagan: Dennis Quaid as the actor-turned-president in “Reagan” made $2.6 million from 2,754 locations. Reviews are negative, but hey, its target audience loves it. Politics—always dividing opinions, even at the box office! 😜

Holdovers: Despite five new releases, old favorites are still hogging the spotlight. Disney’s “Alien: Romulus” is looking strong in second place with $2.2 million on Friday. With impressive domestic ($80 million) and international ($150 million) earnings, it’s doing rather well, especially in China. 🌏

It Ends With Us: Sony’s “It Ends With Us” appears set for third place, projecting $9.5 million for the four-day weekend. With a North American total of $125 million, it’s eyeing “A Quiet Place: Day One” to become the 10th-highest grossing domestic release of the year. Go, Blake Lively! 💃

Moral of the Story: In Hollywood, it’s not about who’s new, it’s about who’s still raking in the cash. Stay fabulous, stay relevant, and always have a backup plan!

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