‘Civil War’ dominates the box office with a $10.7 million opening day. It’s expected to reach $26 million in debut earnings, setting a record for A24.
The Alex Garland-directed war feature is A24’s most expensive project at $50 million. Despite mixed audience reviews, it aims to perform well at the box office as a conservation starter.
Lead by Kirsten Dunst, ‘Civil War’ explores a conflict between the American government and seceded forces. It features a talented cast including Wagner Moura and Cailee Spaney.
Meanwhile, ‘Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire’ slips to second place with over $150 million in domestic earnings and $225 million overseas. It’s set to become a top-grossing kaiju entry.
‘Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire’ is poised for third place, nearing $100 million domestically. ‘Kung Fu Panda 4’ and ‘Monkey Man’ secure the next spots in the box office rankings, maintaining decent earnings.
