It was a simply Incredible debut for the return of a film franchise that’s been dormant for 14 years. Clearly, when it comes to The Parr family, absence makes the heart grow flounder.
The Incredibles 2 deliver a record-breaking debut weekend, bringing in an estimated $180 million. That’s far above what most pundits anticipated, and gives the film the biggest opening ever for an animated movie, topping Finding Dory’s $135 million. Strong reviews and audience anticipation clearly pushed The Incredibles 2 towards these amazing heights, but it shouldn’t get comfortable, as Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom arrives in theatres next Friday.
As for the rest of the top five, Ocean’s 8 was in second place with $19.6 million. Tag debut in third place with $14.6 million, while Solo: A Star Wars Story was in fourth place with $9.8 million. Deadpool 2 closed things out in fifth place with $8.8 million.
So, to recap, here were our predictions:
1) The Incredibles 2 – $150 million
2) Ocean’s 8 – $23 million
3) Tag – $15 million
4) Solo: A Star Wars Story – $8 million
5) Deadpool 2 – $7.5 million
And here’s how the weekend is estimated to turn out
1) The Incredibles 2 – $180 million
2) Ocean’s 8 – $19.6 million
3) Tag – $14.6 million
4) Solo: A Star Wars Story – $9.8 million
5) Deadpool 2 – $8.8 million
As mentioned above, next week sees the release of Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom. Be sure to check back on Friday to see our predictions!
