Steven Spielberg's 'Disclosure Day' opens No. 1
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Key Points:
- Steven Spielberg’s “Disclosure Day” opened with $44 million domestically and $92.9 million worldwide, marking his best opening weekend for an original film, with a strong appeal to audiences aged 45 and up.
- The film, a $115 million sci-fi thriller about government UFO evidence, received positive reviews (80% on Rotten Tomatoes) but a moderate audience CinemaScore of “B,” indicating it will rely on strong word-of-mouth for sustained success.
- Indie horror hit “Obsession,” made for under $1 million, continued its impressive box office run with $19 million this weekend, bringing its North American total to $188.3 million and worldwide to $286.5 million.
- Other notable box office performers included “Scary Movie” ($14.5 million), “Backrooms” ($11.3 million), and “Masters of the Universe” ($8.7 million), with the latter experiencing a steep 71% drop in its second weekend.
- Disney’s “Toy Story 5” is highly anticipated to open next weekend, potentially impacting the summer box office landscape.