In this article, we’ll discuss the movie Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem and its performance at the box office. According to Deadline, the movie started with previews on Tuesday and is expected to do well in its opening days.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem Opening Numbers
The movie earned $3.85 million from its previews on Tuesday, which is a positive start. Experts predict that it could make over $30 million during its first five days in theaters. Some even think it might earn as much as $40 million. The movie was made with a budget of around $70 million.
Considering the Barbenheimer Effect
Sometimes movies don’t do as well as expected due to various factors. The Barbenheimer effect is when unexpected things impact a movie’s success. An example is Haunted Mansion,” which was predicted to make more money but ended up making less.
Family-Friendly Choice for Fall
Mutant Mayhem is a movie that families can enjoy, especially during the fall season. It has a high rating on Rotten Tomatoes (95%) and audiences seem to like it too (94%). Paramount showcased the movie at San Diego Comic-Con and it received positive feedback, even without big stars.
Other Movies in the Mix
There are other movies to watch out for as well. The Meg 2 from Warner Bros. is opening soon and is expected to make around $25 million. Barbie, also from Warner Bros., is predicted to earn $55 million to $60 million in its third weekend. Barbie had a strong performance last weekend, setting a new record.
Barbie Leading the Way
Barbie is doing well at the box office. On Tuesday, it earned $15.25 million, which is a 2% increase from the previous day. In total, Barbie has earned $123.2 million. It’s on track to reach $400 million faster than some other popular movies.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem is starting off strong at the box office. The movie’s opening days are looking promising, and other movies like The Meg 2 and Barbie are also contributing to a potentially successful weekend. This August seems to be a better month for the box office compared to last year.
