US Edition'How to Train Your Dragon' Tops U.S. Box Office; 'Elio' Marks New Low for Pixar
BROWN COUNTY, WISCONSIN, JUN 21 – Pixar's Elio opened with just $21 million, the lowest ever for the studio, while Sony's 28 Years Later earned $60 million worldwide, the biggest debut in its franchise.
- Universal's How to Train Your Dragon retained the No. 1 spot at the U.S. box office with $37 million in its second weekend.
- Disney and Pixar's science-fiction film Elio opened poorly, earning $21 million from 3,750 theaters, marking the worst opening in modern Pixar history.
- Elio, which cost at least $150 million to produce, grossed $14 million internationally and faced challenges as kids' school holidays had not started.
- David A. Gross described Elio's debut as "a weak opening for Pixar" despite an "A" CinemaScore and 85% on Rotten Tomatoes.
- Elio's disappointing performance underscores the difficulty Pixar faces launching new originals, while How to Train Your Dragon has amassed $358 million globally.
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Disney Disaster: ‘Elio’ Marks Pixar's Worst Box Office Opening Ever
NEW YORK (AP) — Neither Pixar nor zombies were enough to topple “How to Train Your Dragon” from the No. 1 slot at North American box offices over the weekend. The Universal Pictures live-action remake remained the top film, bringing in $37 million in ticket sales in its second weekend, despite the sizeable new releases of “Elio” and “28 Years Later,” according to studio estimates Sunday. “How To Train Your Dragon” has rapidly amassed $358.2 mill…
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'How to Train Your Dragon' tops U.S. box office; 'Elio' marks new low for Pixar
The zombie sequel “28 Years Later” debuted with $30 million.
Box Office: '28 Years Later' Scares Up $30 Million Start, 'Elio' Lands Worst Debut in Pixar History With $21 Million - Tribune Content Agency
A spunky, alien-obsessed preteen and undead army were no match at the box office against a loyal, fiery dragon. Universal’s "How to Train Your Dragon" remake has remained No. 1 in North America despite the presence of two newcomers, Disney and Pixar’s intergalactic adventure "Elio" and Sony’s zombie thriller "28 Years Later." "Elio" has cratered […]
’28 Years Later’ Rages To $60M Global Bow; ‘Elio’ Misses Liftoff With $35M; ‘How To Train Your Dragon’ Flies To $358M & ‘Lilo & Stitch’ Tops $910M WW – International Box Office
Danny Boyle and Sony’s 28 Years Later came alive with an estimated $60M worldwide opening while Pixar/Disney’s Elio launched to a soft $35M global
Box Office: ‘28 Years Later’ Scares Up $30 Million Start, ‘Elio’ Lands Worst Debut in Pixar History With $21 Million
Universal's "How to Train Your Dragon" remake remained No. 1 in North America despite two newcomers, Pixar's "Elio" and Sony's "28 Years Later."
Box Office Breakdown! How To Train Your Dragon Continues To Soar! 28 Years Later Takes A Bite! And More!
How to Train Your Dragon was well behaved, holding the number one spot with $37 million. 28 Years Later was infectious, opening at number two with $30 million. Elio was a cosmic failure, opening at number three with just $21 million. Lilo & Stitch stumbled with a drop to number four, while Materialists, Ballerina, and Karate Kid Legends all slipped down the charts as well. The indie flick Kuberaa, in just 500 theatres, rounded out the top ten. Ch
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