“ A Quiet Place: Day One ” is creating a buzz in the box office. The prequel raked in an impressive $53 million in its opening weekend in North American theaters, as per studio estimates on Sunday.
This exceeded expectations and marked a franchise best. Initial projections for “Day One” suggested a $40 million debut, but audiences showed more interest in the action-horror film starring Lupita Nyong’o and Joseph Quinn, distributed by Paramount. On the other hand, Kevin Costner’s “ Horizon: An American Saga—Chapter 1” only managed $11 million in its opening.
Although “A Quiet Place” didn’t clinch the top spot on the box office charts, Disney and Pixar’s “ Inside Out 2” continued its reign with an estimated $57.4 million in its third weekend, crossing the $1 billion mark globally.
The rankings may shift once final figures are released on Monday. Nonetheless, this is a positive sign for movie theaters in a summer season that is picking up momentum but still lags behind last year (down 19%) and pre-pandemic norms (down 36% from 2019).
“Inside Out 2” has become a box office powerhouse, reaching $1.01 billion globally within three weeks of its release, setting a new record for an animated film and proving the enduring appeal of cinematic experiences, as emphasized by Michael O’Leary, president and CEO of the National Association of Theatre Owners.
“A Quiet Place: Day One,” directed by Michael Sarnoski and rated PG-13, is quickly approaching a significant milestone. With an additional $45.5 million from international screenings in 59 markets, the $67 million production has already grossed $98.5 million.
The positive response to the ‘A Quiet Place’ franchise reflects audience enthusiasm for expanding the storyline,” mentioned Chris Aronson, Paramount’s head of domestic distribution. The film’s opening numbers exceeded those of the previous two installments, showcasing the series’ strong connection with fans and critics.
With a wide release across 3,708 screens in the U.S. and Canada, “A Quiet Place: Day One” drew a substantial portion of its earnings from premium screens, indicating a positive reception. Alongside favorable reviews (84% on Rotten Tomatoes), audiences awarded it a B+ CinemaScore and four out of five stars on PostTrak.
“The diversity of genres in the top 10, including two Indian films, demonstrates the abundance of options available at the multiplex currently,” remarked Paul Dergarabedian, senior media analyst for Comscore.
Here are the estimated weekend ticket sales at U.S. and Canadian theaters, courtesy of Comscore. Official domestic figures will be released on Monday.
1. “Inside Out 2,” $57.4 million.
2. “A Quiet Place: Day One,” $53 million.
3. “Horizon: An American Saga—Chapter 1,” $11 million.
4. “Bad Boys: Ride or Die,” $10.3 million.
5. “Kalki 2898 AD,” $5.4 million.
6. “The Bikeriders,” $3.3 million.
7. “The Garfield Movie,” $2 million.
8. “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes,” $168.1 million.
9. “Jatt & Juliet 3,” $1.5 million.
10. “Kinds of Kindness,” $1.5 million.
