The last time July 4th fell on a Tuesday was 2017 and 2006.

That was a smart tactic, and its an M.O.

that has shown to kindly the masses on rebooted franchise sequels like J.J. AbramsForce AwakensandStar Trek.

Harrison Ford in Indiana Jones and the Dial Of Destiny

Harrison Ford in ‘Indiana Jones and the Dial Of Destiny’Everett Collection

Warners took advantage of that opportunity withSuperman Returns,minting a $108M seven-day opening.

Its a figureDial of Destinywont even touch.

Superman Returnsposted a second weekend drop of -59%.

Harrison Ford rides in a carriage in ‘Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny’.

Warner Bros’ ‘Superman Returns‘Warner Bros. / Courtesy: Everett Collection

That decline isnt that far fromIndys old-dude compNo Time to Die,which was down -57%.

LaBeouf, since starring inCrystal Skull,trashed the sequel and his track record with filmmaker Steven Spielberg.

Here is the 5-day chart with Tuesday estimates built in:

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