The sizzling tennis drama “Challengers” served up a smashing victory at the box office this past weekend, raking in an impressive $15 million in ticket sales. The film, directed by Luca Guadagnino, saw Zendaya and her castmates embark on a whirlwind global press tour to promote the movie, which opened in 3,477 locations across the U.S. and Canada.
Surprisingly, women made up 58% of ticket buyers, with a significant 41% falling between the ages of 18 and 24. Large format screens, including IMAX, played a major role in the film’s success, accounting for 40% of the opening weekend grosses. Zendaya’s star power also proved to be a huge draw, with 55% of audiences flocking to theaters specifically to see her in action.
“Challengers” received rave reviews from critics and currently boasts an impressive 88% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The faith-based film “Unsung Hero” claimed second place at the box office, with $7.8 million in earnings, while “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” rounded out the top three with $7.2 million in its fifth weekend.
As summer approaches, the movie season is gearing up for even more excitement with the upcoming release of the action-comedy “The Fall Guy” next weekend. Other films making waves in the top ten include “Civil War,” “Abigail,” and “Dune: Part Two.”
With the success of “Challengers” and anticipation building for the summer movie lineup, cinema-goers are in for an exciting season filled with thrilling blockbusters and captivating dramas. Stay tuned for more updates on all the latest movie releases on ‘Poh Diaries’.
