Tom Hanks’ ‘Here’ Tiptoes onto Screens While ‘Venom’ Roars to the Summit

Oh darling, while America is obsessing over the election circus, the box office is having its own drama! 🎬💥 Let’s dive into this week’s Hollywood madness with your trusty, sarcastic sidekick, Hollywood Hrishita!

So, my friends, it seems like the cinematic extravaganza isn’t quite the distraction it used to be. With election fever gripping the States, folks are more glued to political drama than film fantasies. The weekend’s box office is quieter than a mime in a library, and leading this hushed parade is the time-traveling spectacle, "Here," from the magical minds of Robert Zemeckis and Tom Hanks. Now, you’d think a $45 million budget would buy them a little more love, but alas, the film is barely scratching $5.1 million for its debut. Ouch! Seems like even Hanks and Zemeckis can’t escape the curse of the lukewarm reception. Maybe it’s time to add a few Marvel heroes to the cast? 😏

Speaking of superheroes, "Venom: The Last Dance" is still shimmying at the top with another $6.6 million. But let’s be real, folks, it’s not exactly setting the world on fire. It’s like that third cousin once removed at a family reunion—present, but not exactly memorable. Overseas, it’s doing a bit better, but let’s not kid ourselves, it’s not dancing its way to the bank quite like its predecessors.

And then there’s "The Wild Robot," holding strong in second place, proving that even in the land of box office battles, a well-calibrated mechanical hero can hold its ground. With $6.7 million in its sixth week, this robot’s got more staying power than your last New Year’s resolution. 🤖🎉

Meanwhile, Clint Eastwood’s "Juror #2" has gotten a warmer embrace than "Here" at its premiere. Seems like Eastwood’s courtroom drama, starring Nicholas Hoult and Toni Collette, is the better option for those seeking adult thrills without the de-aging CGI tricks.

In the bronze corner, "Smile 2" is creeping up on "Here," with a cool $6.4 million. Horror never goes out of style, right? It’s slowly but surely grinning its way to $50 million domestically. Who needs to smile when you can scream? 😱

Rounding out our top five is "Conclave," a thriller that’s Vatican-certified and award-approved. With a $5 million weekend, it’s giving the papal audience something to talk about other than scandals. Amen to that!

And let’s not forget the little piggy that went to the box office— "Hitpig!" Despite its B+ rating on Cinemascore and a voice cast that’s a veritable who’s who of the eccentric (hello, Jason Sudeikis and RuPaul!), it’s looking to bring in just over $1 million. Not quite a hit, but at least it’s not a total porker. 🐷

Moral of the Story: In Hollywood, even with a sprinkle of nostalgia, a dash of superhero antics, and a pinch of animated charm, the only real guarantee is unpredictability. So, grab your popcorn and enjoy the chaos! 🍿🎭