Nosferatu Surpasses $50 Million at the Domestic Box Office
Nosferatu has impressively surpassed the $50 million mark, establishing itself as the highest-grossing film by director Robert Eggers to date. This remarkable achievement highlights the film’s strong performance and audience appeal, showcasing Eggers’s ability to create captivating cinematic experiences that resonate with viewers. The film’s unique storytelling and visual style have contributed significantly to its success, making it a key player in this season’s box office landscape.
The fierce box office competition between Sonic the Hedgehog 3 and Mufasa: The Lion King continued to captivate audiences during this holiday week. According to Deadline, the Disney prequel earned an impressive $10.3 million, outpacing Sonic, which brought in $8.95 million. Nevertheless, in cumulative earnings, Mufasa trails behind Sonic, with a domestic total of $138 million compared to Sonic’s $160.4 million. Additionally, Moana 2 secured third place with a total gross of $5.1 million, closely followed by Nosferatu, which earned $4.96 million, bringing its total to $53 million. This significant box office performance positions Nosferatu as Eggers’s highest-grossing film, surpassing the $34.2 million domestic total of The Northman considerably.
Wicked closely followed, with a New Year’s gross of $4.63 million, contributing to a substantial total of $437 million. This is noteworthy considering Wicked is now available on PVOD, a strategic move that has raised eyebrows, especially since the film continues to generate impressive theatrical revenue. Meanwhile, A Complete Unknown landed in 6th place with $3.1 million, accumulating a total of $31.7 million. It is poised to surpass The Menu, which earned $38.5 million, potentially becoming Searchlight’s highest-grossing film since the Disney merger in 2019.
As we approach another weekend, expectations indicate minimal changes in the top five rankings. Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is projected to retain its position at the top with an anticipated $20 million for the weekend. Following closely, Mufasa is expected to earn around $18 million. Nosferatu, which has been gaining traction throughout the week, is forecasted to rise to third place with an estimated gross of $14 million. Moana 2 is likely to land in fourth with about $10 million, while Wicked is projected to secure fifth place with approximately $9 million, potentially outpacing Moana were it not for its recent PVOD release.
Here’s a detailed breakdown of our box office predictions for this weekend:
- Sonic the Hedgehog 3: $20 million
- Mufasa: The Lion King: $18 million
- Nosferatu: $14 million
- Moana 2: million
- Wicked: $9 million
As the holiday season wraps up, what are your plans for the weekend? Which films will you be catching? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
