March's box office rebound continues this weekend with a family option for counter-programming to match the film's sophomore frame Sand Dunes: Part TwoPlay the hack sequel.
Kung Fu Panda 4
worldwide
March 8, 2024 (widely)
Opening weekend range: $44 million-$54 million
Weekend pros:
- As the first high-profile animated and family release to hit theaters since December Immigration And WonkaFamilies are expected to move to… Kung Fu Panda 4 In healthy numbers. Pre-sale is progressing Trolls band together At the same point before release. Partial PLF imprint would also be helpful.
- Sand Dunes: Part Two It outperformed with its $82.5 million debut last weekend, putting it at the top of expectations. Its great reception and PLF strength should boost its staying power on weekends from here on out, with Rotten Tomatoes critics and audience scores at 93 percent and 95 percent, respectively.
- Angel Studios returns with another strong pre-seller in Cabrini It should highlight the essence of the distributor's religious audience.
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Sand Dunes: Part Two
Warner Bros.
Second weekend range: $40 million – $47 million
Weekend cons:
- As a 16-year-old franchise that has also appeared in numerous television series and specials, Kung Fu Panda As a brand it's certainly a candidate for some diminishing returns as some of today's kid audiences may not be as familiar with the popular series as those who grew up during the IP's heyday in 2008 and 2011.
- If there is any caution when evaluating Sand Dunes: Part TwoThe expected staying power, mainly takes the form of over-reliance on adult male audiences (59 percent men and 64 percent over the age of 25 in the opening weekend) and PLF formats (48 percent). The latest statistic could continue to increase demand for the show if mainstream audiences wait for a more ideal way to experience the film.
Cabrini
Angel Studios
Opening weekend range: $3 million – $6 million
Current projection ranges call for a 7% increase Of the comparable weekend top ten gross of $ 113.4 million in 2023 and 39% It decreases From $198.1 million for 2019 during the same calendar windows.
| film | studio | 3 day weekend forecast | Expected domestic gross as of Sunday, March 10 | 3-Day % Change from Last Wknd |
| Kung Fu Panda 4 | Universal Pictures | $48,300,000 | $48,300,000 | new |
| Sand Dunes: Part Two | Warner Bros. Pictures | $43,800,000 | $152,900,000 | -47% |
| imaginary | Lionsgate | $10,600,000 | $10,600,000 | new |
| Bob Marley: One Love | Paramount Pictures | $5,800,000 | $91,200,000 | -22% |
| Cabrini | Angel Studios | $5,200,000 | $5,200,000 | new |
| Ordinary angels | Lionsgate and the Kingdom Story | $2,000,000 | $16,000,000 | -46% |
| Madame Web | Sony and Columbia Pictures | $1,800,000 | $43,200,000 | -43% |
| The Chosen One: Season 4, Episodes 7-8 | Understanding events | $1,600,000 | $7,300,000 | -51% |
| Immigration | Global images and lighting | $1,500,000 | $125,700,000 | -40% |
| Wonka | Warner Bros. Pictures | $1,000,000 | $218,200,000 | -41% |
All forecasts are subject to review/terminationn prior to the first confirmation of opening previews or Friday estimates from studios or official sources.
Stage numbers are either studio estimates or unofficial forecasts if preceded by “~”.
The table above does not necessarily represent the exact ranking as some studios do not finalize weekend location counts and/or reporting intent of box office returns prior to publication.
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