The American Box Office Kicks Off 2025 with Successes and New Milestones
The first weekend of 2025 in the United States recorded a total gross of $105.5 million, marking a 23% increase compared to the same period in 2024, which brought in $85.9 million. While still far from pre-pandemic levels—such as the $219.5 million in 2016 led by Star Wars: The Force Awakens—the American film market is showing signs of recovery.
(“Mufasa”) Claims the Top Spot
Disney’s Lion King prequel, (Mufasa), dominated the American box office with $24 million from 3,925 theaters in its third weekend, bringing its domestic total to $168 million and its global haul to $476 million. Despite a rocky start, the film is proving successful, but with a production budget exceeding $200 million, it will need sustained box office momentum to deliver significant profits.
(“Sonic the Hedgehog 3”) in Second Place
The third installment of the Sega video game-inspired saga slid to second place with $21.2 million from 3,746 theaters, bringing its domestic total to $187.5 million and global earnings to $336 million. With this result, the (Sonic) franchise has surpassed $1 billion in worldwide box office receipts, solidifying its status as a cultural phenomenon.
Other Titles in the Rankings
In third place, (Nosferatu), a remake directed by Robert Eggers, grossed $13.2 million in its second weekend, for a domestic total of $69.4 million and $100 million globally. (Moana 2), in its sixth week, added $12.3 million, pushing its global total to $960 million, with the billion-dollar mark within reach.
(Wicked) rounded out the top five with $10.2 million, achieving a global total of $681 million, while the musical biopic (A Complete Unknown), about Bob Dylan, landed in sixth place with $8.1 million, bringing its domestic total to $41.7 million.
An Interesting Case: (“Babygirl”)
Among smaller titles, the provocative drama (Babygirl), directed by Halina Reijn, had a modest start with $1.5 million on Christmas Day. However, strong word of mouth and audience support helped it gross $4.49 million in its second weekend, showcasing surprising longevity and validating A24’s distribution strategy.
Top Theaters and Market Insights
AMC remains the leading theater chain in the United States, with grosses exceeding $2 billion and a 23% market share, followed by Regal with $1.3 billion and Cinemark with similar numbers.
Los Angeles topped the list of active markets, with $681.1 million in 2024, accounting for 7.9% of the domestic market, followed by New York City ($559.7 million) and Dallas ($266.3 million). These figures highlight the crucial role of major cities in the resurgence of the American box office.
Source: Deadline
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The first weekend of 2025 in the United States recorded a total gross of $105.5 million, marking a 23% increase compared to the same period in 2024, which brought in $85.9 million. While still far from pre-pandemic levels—such as the $219.5 million in 2016 led by Star Wars: The Force Awakens—the American film market is showing signs of recovery.
(“Mufasa”) Claims the Top Spot
Disney’s Lion King prequel, (Mufasa), dominated the American box office with $24 million from 3,925 theaters in its third weekend, bringing its domestic total to $168 million and its global haul to $476 million. Despite a rocky start, the film is proving successful, but with a production budget exceeding $200 million, it will need sustained box office momentum to deliver significant profits.
(“Sonic the Hedgehog 3”) in Second Place
The third installment of the Sega video game-inspired saga slid to second place with $21.2 million from 3,746 theaters, bringing its domestic total to $187.5 million and global earnings to $336 million. With this result, the (Sonic) franchise has surpassed $1 billion in worldwide box office receipts, solidifying its status as a cultural phenomenon.
Other Titles in the Rankings
In third place, (Nosferatu), a remake directed by Robert Eggers, grossed $13.2 million in its second weekend, for a domestic total of $69.4 million and $100 million globally. (Moana 2), in its sixth week, added $12.3 million, pushing its global total to $960 million, with the billion-dollar mark within reach.
(Wicked) rounded out the top five with $10.2 million, achieving a global total of $681 million, while the musical biopic (A Complete Unknown), about Bob Dylan, landed in sixth place with $8.1 million, bringing its domestic total to $41.7 million.
An Interesting Case: (“Babygirl”)
Among smaller titles, the provocative drama (Babygirl), directed by Halina Reijn, had a modest start with $1.5 million on Christmas Day. However, strong word of mouth and audience support helped it gross $4.49 million in its second weekend, showcasing surprising longevity and validating A24’s distribution strategy.
Top Theaters and Market Insights
AMC remains the leading theater chain in the United States, with grosses exceeding $2 billion and a 23% market share, followed by Regal with $1.3 billion and Cinemark with similar numbers.
Los Angeles topped the list of active markets, with $681.1 million in 2024, accounting for 7.9% of the domestic market, followed by New York City ($559.7 million) and Dallas ($266.3 million). These figures highlight the crucial role of major cities in the resurgence of the American box office.
Source: Deadline
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