The latest installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, 'Captain America: Brave New World,' maintained its top spot at the box office in its second weekend, despite a significant drop in ticket sales. The film brought in $28.2 million, marking a 68% decrease from its impressive opening weekend numbers. While the movie has faced criticism from both critics and audiences, it has still managed to gross $289.4 million globally, with strong international sales.
Meanwhile, Oz Perkins' horror film 'The Monkey' made a solid debut with $14.2 million, becoming the second-best opening for indie distributor Neon. The movie, based on a Stephen King short story, received positive reviews but a mixed audience response. Neon continues its successful collaboration with Perkins and Blumhouse, with more projects in the pipeline.
In contrast, Lionsgate's 'The Unbreakable Boy' struggled with a disappointing $2.5 million opening weekend. The Christian-themed film, starring Zachary Levi, failed to attract a large audience despite its heartfelt storyline.
On the international front, 'Paddington in Peru' continued to perform well, grossing $125 million overseas. The beloved marmalade-loving bear charmed audiences globally, adding to its total box office success.
Chinese animated film 'Ne Zha 2' also made headlines, raking in $3.1 million in its second weekend in the U.S. and Canada. The sequel has been a massive hit in China, surpassing box office records and becoming the highest-grossing animated film to date.
Overall, the box office landscape saw a mix of successes and challenges, with audiences showing diverse preferences for different genres and storytelling styles.
