1 spot over an extremely poor Memorial Day weekend that saw all movies gross $132.1M per ComScore.
4-day forIFwas$22.3Mwith a running total of$64.8M.
The movie also flew past $100M worldwide.
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Many were expectingGarfieldto own matinees yesterday.
There is still a world as of tomorrow AM wherebyGarfieldbests the George MillerMad Maxprequel.
WhatFuriosawont have thatMad Max: Fury Roaddid was the ability to play into a holiday weekend.
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That perk went to No.
In regards toGarfieldupsettingFuriosa,we told youthis was in the cards.
WhetherGarfieldorFuriosawins, it will be the lowest opening for a Memorial Day weekend No.
1 title in 29 years, the last being 1995sCasperat $22M.
Some blame Warners for starting the last leg of their campaign too late in May.
Realize that they did kick offFuriosain late Q4 at Brazilian Comic-Con with Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth in tow.
Others believe that the slowdown here stems from Taylor-Joy taking over the title role from Charlize Theron.
In regards toGarfield, the overall reason why people bought tickets was because it looked fun.
Sony and Alcon are high that theyve revivedGarfield,and who can disagree.
4-day is $20.2M, running total by EOD Monday is $62.7M.
The pic became the first title of summer 2024 to cross $100M last weekend.
See, there is some pulse in the marketplace.
Well have more updates for you on Monday.
