A \u200dslower step for Venom<\/strong><\/p>\n “Venom:\u2063 The Last Dance” has hit a slower note at the North American box \u200boffice, gobbling up\u2062 $22 million from 4,131 domestic\u2064 theaters \u2063over its opening day and previews.\u200b This figure is quite \u200ca fall from the opening day debuts of its predecessors\u20142018’s “Venom” and its\u2063 2021 \u200bsequel “Let There Be Carnage”\u2014which earned $32 million and $37 million respectively.<\/p>\n Opening weekend prognosis<\/strong><\/p>\n Despite this downtrend, “The Last\u200c Dance” is still on track to be the biggest domestic opening weekend since \u2062”Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” dominated in September. Yet, it\u2019s looking unlikely to hit the anticipated $65 million mark initially\u2062 forecasted. Columbia Pictures is hoping international markets will bolster the film’s overall performance,\u200c which mirrors the history of the franchise, as both prior \u2063Venom films were \u2062quite successful overseas.<\/p>\n International expectations<\/strong><\/p>\n While “The Last Dance” may\u2063 not shine \u2064as brightly stateside, it is expected to slightly \u2064outperform globally compared to “Let\u200d There Be \u2062Carnage.” \u200bThe first “Venom” film\u200c captivated international audiences, grossing a whopping $642 million outside North America. Even \u200bwith \u200ca more modest reception, “Let There Be Carnage” still amassed $293 million internationally. These figures offer hope that the latest entry will also find its audience abroad.<\/p>\n Production and audience reception<\/strong><\/p>\n With a robust production budget of $120 million, co-financed by TSG, the film is looking towards international audiences for a sustained\u200c turnout. However, reviews \u2062have been lukewarm, with CinemaScore giving\u2064 it a \u201cB-\u201d, compared to the “B+” grades of its\u2062 predecessors.\u2064 Fewer enthusiastic fan responses may pose a\u200b challenge \u2063for longevity at\u200c the box office.<\/p>\n Comparisons\u200d and industry trends<\/strong><\/p>\n Currently surprising in the comic \u200bbook adaptation\u200d landscape, most recent films\u200c have struggled to draw\u2062 the\u200d massive audiences once common \u2062for this genre. Sony\u200c has \u2063faced this challenge firsthand, with “Madame\u200d Web” \u200dbarely inching\u2064 past\u2062 $100 million globally. Even Tom Hardy’s hinting at \u200cmore “symbiote stories to tell” suggests the series could be at a crossroads.\u2063 “The Last Dance” might be Venom\u2019s last significant appearance if it fails to meet\u2064 previous box office returns.<\/p>\n Directorial and casting insights<\/strong><\/p>\n Directed by Kelly \u2062Marcel, who previously wrote both Venom entries, “The Last Dance”\u200b brings Tom Hardy back as Eddie Brock, alongside a mix\u200d of familiar and new faces. The \u200ccast includes newcomers Juno Temple, \u200bChiwetel\u200d Ejiofor, Rhys Ifans, Peggy Lu, \u2063Alanna Ubach,\u200b Stephen Graham, and \u2063Cristo Fernandez, which adds fresh\u2063 dynamics\u2063 to \u2063the \u200dstoryline.<\/p>\n Smile 2\u2019s steady performance<\/strong><\/p>\n Meanwhile, Paramount’s “Smile 2” is preparing to slide \u200cto second place. After opening on top last weekend, it\u2019s projected\u2063 to earn $10.3 million in its second week, marking a\u200b 55% decline. Despite\u2063 this drop, with a slim production budget of $28 million, “Smile \u20632” is\u200d in a good position, crossing $40 million by Sunday.<\/p>\n The \u2064wild robot\u2019s steady climb<\/strong><\/p>\n “The Wild Robot” remains in\u2062 the top five, projecting $6.2 million for its fifth weekend of release. By \u2064Sunday, the DreamWorks Animation feature aims\u200b to surpass $110 million. It\u2019s poised\u200b to overtake “IF” and \u2062”Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire” to become the 13th-highest-grossing domestic release of the year.<\/p>\n Terrifier 3\u200b maintains momentum<\/strong><\/p>\n “Terrifier 3” looks to carve out approximately $4.5 million in its third weekend, a 51% drop\u2064 from previous weeks. This indie horror sensation by Cineverse is set to surpass $44 million by Sunday\u2014triple the combined grosses of “Terrifier” and “Terrifier 2.”<\/p>\n Conclave\u2019s intriguing debut<\/strong><\/p>\n Focus Features’ “Conclave,” a papal thriller, is expanding its reach. After\u200b earning strong reviews\u2064 at the Telluride and Toronto film festivals, it garnered $2.5\u200d million from 1,753 theaters \u200bon its opening day. Directed by Edward Berger, whose\u2062 “All Quiet on the Western Front” achieved significant Oscar success, \u201cConclave\u201d aims for\u2062 sustained viewership bolstered by awards buzz, especially\u2062 for stars Ralph Fiennes and Isabella Rossellini.<\/p>\n This week\u2019s box office has highlighted some intriguing\u200d trends within\u200b the film industry. From Venom\u2019s slower than expected start to the steady performances of horror hits and family-friendly \u200canimations, there’s much\u2063 for studios and audiences to\u2063 ponder. Each genre’s performance continues to develop the dynamic landscape of cinematic offerings,\u2062 promising more surprises ahead.<\/p>\n Share your thoughts on this week\u2019s box office performances and follow\u2064 us for \u2064more\u2062 entertainment\u2064 updates.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Venom: The Last Dance” debuts with $22M, trailing its predecessors. Despite a downtrend, it’s set for the biggest opening since September. Sony hopes for international success. 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Reflecting on \u200dthe week’s box office<\/h2>\n