‘28 Years Later’ Walking To $56M+ WW Opening, ‘Elio’ Orbiting $50M+ WW As ‘Dragon’ Looks To Lord U.S. Box Office – Preview
DeadlineTuesday, June 17, 2025 at 11:51:46 PM
This weekend’s box office is heating up with three major releases battling for attention. Sony’s 28 Years Later, Danny Boyle’s long-awaited sequel in the zombie apocalypse franchise, is on track for a strong $56 million global debut. Meanwhile, Disney Pixar’s Elio, a fresh sci-fi adventure, is expected to pull in around $50 million worldwide. And How to Train Your Dragon isn’t backing down—the animated sequel is set to dominate the U.S. box office again with a $40 million+ second weekend. Combined, these films are bringing a much-needed jolt to theaters.
Editor’s Note: After a sluggish start to the year, this trio of big releases—spanning horror, animation, and original sci-fi—shows audiences are still eager to hit theaters for the right movies. It’s a promising sign for Hollywood, especially with Elio testing Pixar’s ability to launch new franchises and 28 Years Later proving there’s still life in long-dormant series. If these numbers hold, it could signal a stronger summer ahead.
— Curated via WP Now’s
