Stray Kids Triumph at No. 1; Send Help Secures Second Place
This weekend at the box office featured significant positioning for the latest film releases, particularly K-pop’s dynamic presence. K-pop concert film “Stray Kids: The dominATE Experience” stepped into the spotlight, earning an impressive $3 million on its opening day. The film captures the world tour and memorable performance of the globally popular group at L.A.’s SoFi Stadium.
Stray Kids: The dominATE Experience Takes the Lead
“Stray Kids: The dominATE Experience” is distributed by Crosswalk and Bleecker Street. It is projected to accumulate a domestic total of approximately $5 million by the weekend’s end. The strong showing reflects the growing influence of K-pop in global entertainment.
Send Help Secures Second Place
Claiming the second position was “Send Help,” which recorded $2.8 million on its second Friday. This reflects a 61% decline from its debut last week. The film is a dark comedy-thriller starring Rachel McAdams and Dylan O’Brien, telling the story of two unlikely companions stranded on a remote island.
- Projected weekend gross: $9 million to $10 million
- Total domestic gross: $34 million
Other Notable Releases
In third place, Angel Studios’ romantic comedy “Solo Mio” grossed approximately $2.7 million from 3,052 theaters. This film features Kevin James and follows a man abandoned at the altar who decides to embark on his honeymoon solo. “Solo Mio” is expected to earn about $6.6 million by Sunday.
Delivering a noteworthy debut, “Iron Lung,” the first feature film from popular YouTuber Mark “Markiplier” Fischbach, landed in fourth place with $2.04 million. This film, based on a horror game, depicts a convict navigating a resource-scarce post-apocalyptic world.
- Projected weekend gross for “Iron Lung”: $5.7 million
- Total domestic earnings to date: $30.7 million
Horror and Other Compelling Titles
Horror film “The Strangers: Chapter 3” earned $1.58 million from 2,565 theaters. It is anticipated to total about $3.8 million by the end of the weekend. This installment follows a young woman pursued by dangerous assailants.
Lastly, at No. 5, “Dracula,” directed by Luc Besson, garnered $2.03 million. This film featuring Caleb Landry Jones as Dracula is expected to draw in around $4.1 million by Sunday.
Box Office Overview
| Rank | Title | Friday Gross | Projected Weekend Gross |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stray Kids: The dominATE Experience | $3 million | $5 million |
| 2 | Send Help | $2.8 million | $9-$10 million |
| 3 | Solo Mio | $2.7 million | $6.6 million |
| 4 | Iron Lung | $2.04 million | $5.7 million |
| 5 | Dracula | $2.03 million | $4.1 million |
This weekend highlights the evolving landscape of cinema, where concert films and innovative narratives capture audience attention amid major events like the Super Bowl.
