Box Office Breakdown: July 6 Weekend Winners and Losers + Superman’s Big Debut
The Fourth of July weekend delivered massive box office numbers, with Jurassic World: Rebirth absolutely dominating theaters while several anticipated releases struggled to find their footing. As we look ahead to next weekend, all eyes are on Superman’s highly anticipated debut.
The Big Winners
🦕 Jurassic World: Rebirth – The Undisputed Champion
Weekend Gross:$91.5M | 5-Day Total:$147.3M
Universal’s latest dinosaur spectacle exceeded all expectations, crushing initial projections of$120-130M. The film’s massive global haul of$318.3M proves that franchise power still reigns supreme, even with mixed reviews (52% on Rotten Tomatoes).
🏎️ F1: The Movie – Maintaining Speed
Weekend Gross:$26.1M | Total:$109.5M
Warner Bros.’ racing thriller held strong in its second weekend, thanks largely to IMAX exclusivity. However, it’ll lose those premium screens to Superman next week.
The Disappointing Losers
😔 Elio – Pixar’s Rare Misfire
Weekend Gross:$5.7M | Total:$55M
One of Pixar’s weakest openings in years, highlighting the challenges original animated films face in today’s franchise-dominated market.
🧟 28 Years Later – Zombie Fatigue
Weekend Gross:$4.6M | Total:$60.2M
Despite being part of a beloved horror franchise, this sequel failed to generate significant buzz or box office traction.
Superman: The Game-Changer Arrives July 11
All industry eyes are on James Gunn’s Superman, set to dominate next weekend with projections of $90-125M*. Early tracking shows:
- Record-breaking advance sales on Fandango
- 250M+ trailer views (Warner Bros.’ most-viewed)
- Early access screenings July 8 already sold out
- Break-even point:$500M globally
The film faces stiff competition from Jurassic World’s continued momentum, but strong word-of-mouth could push it toward the higher end of projections.
Films with Next Weekend Momentum
- Superman – Expected to dominate with superhero spectacle
- Jurassic World: Rebirth – Strong holdover potential
- How to Train Your Dragon – Steady family favorite $224M total)
Looking Ahead: Promising New Releases
Beyond Superman, keep an eye on Materialists (A24’s indie darling) and The Phoenician Scheme (Focus Features thriller) as potential sleeper hits for audiences seeking alternatives to blockbuster fare.
