“Lightyear” didn’t go indefinitely (or more) in its first weekend in theaters: the studio estimates Sunday, the studio estimates Pixar’s first major release since March 2020 ended at $ 51 million.
Not only did it open lower than expected, it also failed to capture “Jurassic World: Dominion,” which topped the charts for the second weekend with $ 58.7 million.
It’s a mixed bag for Disney and Pixar because “Lightyear,” the origin story of the film that inspired the space ranger action figure in the “Toy Story” movies, is one of the biggest launches for the animated family film on purpose. of pandemic. Along with international testimonials with revenues of $ 34.6 million, Lightyear’s global weekend opening was $ 85.6 million. But expectations are higher for the high-profile and beloved character-based version.
Familiar audiences are somewhat more reluctant to return to the cinema than other segments. Many studios, including Disney and Pixar, have opted for streaming or hybrid versions for their animated titles. Since the pandemic began, the company has shipped its Pixar titles – “Soul”, “Luca” and “Turning Red” – directly to Disney + for free subscribers. Disney’s other major animated titles, “Raya and the Last Dragon” and “Encanto,” have received hybrid versions.
Critics typically praise “Lightyear,” starring Chris Evans as Buzz Lightyear and supporting vocals from Keke Palmer and Taika Whiteit. Under the direction of Angus McLain, 77% of critics now own Rotten Tomatoes. The audience gave him an A-CinemaScore.
Meanwhile, Jurassic World: Dominance grossed more than $ 622.2 million worldwide, including $ 259.2 million from theaters in the United States and Canada. It was only the seventh film to be released during the pandemic, which exceeded $ 600 million.
On the fourth weekend, “Top Gun: Maverick” dropped slightly and brought in another $ 44 million. Its national total is now $ 466.2 million. Worldwide, the continuation of high-altitude flights has generated more than $ 885 million in revenue.
Source: Huffpost
