The movie Weapons, directed by Zach Cregger, has debuted at the top of the U.S. box office, surpassing both The Fantastic Four: First Steps and Switch Places Again. In its opening weekend, Weapons grossed $42.5 million, a result that has exceeded expectations. The critics have responded positively, giving it a 100% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes for several days and currently an impressive 95%, which has significantly contributed to its success.
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The Fantastic Four: First Steps, after a two-week reign, has suffered a drastic drop in its earnings, with a 60% decrease compared to the previous weekend, raising only 15.5 million and positioning itself in third place. This notable drop has cast doubt on its ability to surpass the 289.49 million dollars earned by Superman, a film by James Gunn. Meanwhile, Put Yourself in My Place managed to secure the second spot in the box office ranking with 29 million dollars.
The impact that Weapons has had at the box office is not only the result of a good promotional campaign by Warner; it is also attributed to the positive reception that Barbarian, Cregger’s previous work, received. In fact, the success of Weapons suggests that the director has managed to establish himself as a relevant voice in the horror and comedy genre, successfully capturing the audience’s attention in a competitive cinematic landscape.
With the weekend premiere of Weapons, the conversation about the future of superheroes at the box office will intensify, especially in light of the failure of The Fantastic Four to maintain their dominance, which could mark a shift in audience dynamics and box office trends in the coming months.