Box‑Office Blast: Incredibles 2 Takes the Crown!
Hey cin‑lovers, grab your popcorn—Incredibles 2 just shattered the animated box‑office record in North America, pulling in a staggering $180 million on its first week. That’s a whole lot of hero‑power and zero drama about the numbers.
For context, the previous champ, Finding Dory, opened with $135 million (≈ S$182.49). Incredibles 2 not only left the fish behind but set a new benchmark for any animated flick in the U.S. and Canada.
The Parr Family Back In Action
Lead the charge, realtor‑turned‑supermom Helen Parr (Holly Hunter) is on a mission to unlock the world’s hidden superheroes. Meanwhile, Bob Parr (Craig T. Nelson) tackles the day‑to‑day life of being a dad‑in‑charge—great. The kids—Violet, Dash, and baby Jack‑Jack—return, and let’s not forget the tiny bundle of explosive powers that’s about to go wild.
Other Weekend Stand‑outs
1. Ocean’s 8 – Sweet Sixteen-Dollar Heroine Heist
Sandra Bullock leads a stellar ensemble—Cate Blanchett, Anne Hathaway, Helena Bonham Carter, Mindy Kaling, and Rihanna—to pull off a diamond heist at the Met Gala. The film raked in $19.6 million in its second week, proving that girl power really does scream “Big Numbers!”
2. Tag – Comedy That Gets You Running
Jon Hamm and Jeremy Renner play lifelong friends who wage a cross‑country tag battle—only here, the game often erupts at the most bizarre moments. The movie earned $14.6 million on opening weekend.
3. Solo: A Star Wars Story – Young E.T. Takes the Spotlight
Alden Ehrenreich steps in as a younger Han Solo, bringing a fresh sharpness to the space‑pilot legend. The film earned $9.1 million, with a total of almost $200 million back in North America.
4. Deadpool 2 – Laughs With a Side of Swashbuckling
Deadpool’s R‑rated humor continues; the sequel pulled in $8.8 million and kept the crowd entertained.
Top‑10 Finale
- Hereditary – $7.0 million
- Superfly – $6.3 million
- Avengers: Infinity War – $5.3 million
- Adrift – $2.1 million
- Book Club – $1.85 million
So whether you’re into animated superhero dramas, slick heist fun, or witty playground politics, this weekend had something for everyone. Keep your eyes peeled for the next box‑office blow‑out—who knows who’s stealing the spotlight next?
