“Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire” Dominates the Box Office
this weekend with a $45.2M Debut

Summary

• This marks Sony’s first top spot since last summer.
• The film, which follows the success of “Ghostbusters: Afterlife,” opened in 4,345 theaters and received a B+ CinemaScore.
• Internationally, “Frozen Empire” earned $16.4 million across 25 markets.
• Meanwhile, Sydney Sweeney’s “Immaculate” debuted in fourth place, earning $5.4 million.
• “Dune: Part Two” secured the second spot, and “Kung Fu Panda 4” ranked third, showcasing a diverse range of cinematic tastes and preferences.

Film enthusiasts have once again shown their love for spectral adventures, rocketing “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire” to the top of the box office charts with an impressive $45.2 million in its opening weekend, Sony Pictures announced. This premiere marks a significant achievement for Sony, securing their first top slot since the previous summer.

Mirroring the prior success of “Ghostbusters: Afterlife” in 2021, which introduced audiences to the next generation of ghostbusters, “Frozen Empire” opened in 4,345 theaters with a comparable haul. Despite mixed critical reception, the film has found favor with cinema audiences, reflected in its B+ CinemaScore, slightly below the A- awarded to “Afterlife.” The film’s future profitability remains optimistic, hoping to benefit from the upcoming spring break period.

Internationally, “Frozen Empire” has had a modest performance, adding $16.4 million across 25 markets to its earnings. Produced on a budget of approximately $100 million and under the direction of Gil Kenan, “Frozen Empire” continues the family-friendly narrative of its predecessor, with original cast members making notable returns.

In other cinematic news, Sydney Sweeney’s horror flick “Immaculate” made its debut in fourth place, pulling in $5.4 million across 2,354 screens. Despite Sweeney’s rising popularity, “Immaculate” faced challenges standing out in the horror genre, attributed to its less defined narrative hook.

Meanwhile, “Dune: Part Two” secures the second spot with continued strong performance in its fourth week, while “Kung Fu Panda 4” ranks third, indicating sustained interest in the animated franchise. With a mix of sci-fi, animation, and horror capturing audiences’ imagination, this weekend’s box office highlights a diverse range of cinematic tastes and preferences.

Stay tuned for final domestic figures to be released, rounding off another exciting weekend in film.

Top Box Office Hits This Weekend:

1. “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire,” $45.2 million
2. “Dune: Part Two,” $17.6 million
3. “Kung Fu Panda 4,” $16.8 million
4. “Immaculate,” $5.4 million
5. And others making the top ten include “Arthur the King,” and “Late Night With the Devil” among others.