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‘Lilo & Stitch' cruises to No. 1; John Wick spinoff ‘Ballerina' dances to 2nd place
In the box office showdown between a deadly assassin and a chaotic CG alien, 'Lilo & Stitch' still had the edge. The Disney juggernaut celebrated a third weekend at the top of the charts, while the John Wick spinoff 'Ballerina' did not jeté as high as expected. According to studio estimates Sunday, 'From the World of John Wick: Ballerina' earned $25 million from 3,409 theaters in the U.S. and Canada. Several weeks ago it was tracking to open in the $35 to $40 million range, but that was adjusted down several times. Ultimately, it still came in lower than forecasts. The movie, directed by Len Wiseman, makes a sideline character out of Keanu Reeves' John Wick and focuses on Ana de Armas. It takes place during the events of 'John Wick 3.' The box office performance is a bit perplexing result considering that 'Ballerina' got good critic reviews and audience exit polls. Conventional wisdom would say that word of mouth might have given it a boost over the weekend. But, recently, opening weekend isn't the end all that it used to be. 'Ballerina' could be in the game for the long haul. The Lionsgate release, a Thunder Road Films and 87Eleven Entertainment production, had a hefty production price tag reported to be in the $90 million range. But much of that cost has already been offset by foreign pre-sales. Internationally, it earned $26 million from 82 countries, bringing its global opening to $51 million. As the first spinoff, it's the second lowest opening of the five-film franchise – above only the first film which opened just over $14 million in 2014, which does not account for inflation. The franchise overall has grossed more than $1 billion worldwide. First place once again went to 'Lilo & Stitch,' which added another $32.5 million in North America, bringing its domestic total to $335.8 and global tally to $772.6 million. In just 17 days, it's already made more domestically than the live-action 'The Little Mermaid' did in its entire run ($298 million). 'Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning' slid to third place with $15 million, bringing its worldwide total to $450.4 million. 'Karate Kid: Legends' earned $8.7 million to take fourth place. And 'Final Destination: Bloodlines" rounded out the top five with $6.5 million. The new Wes Anderson movie 'The Phoenician Scheme' expanded beyond New York and Los Angeles to 1,678 theaters nationwide. The Focus Features release starring Benicio del Toro made an estimated $6.3 million and landed in sixth place.
Winnipeg Free Press
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Winnipeg Free Press
‘Lilo & Stitch' cruises to No. 1 again; John Wick spinoff ‘Ballerina' dances to 2nd place
In the box office showdown between a deadly assassin and a chaotic CG alien, 'Lilo & Stitch' still had the edge. The Disney juggernaut celebrated a third weekend at the top of the charts, while the John Wick spinoff 'Ballerina' did not jeté as high as expected. According to studio estimates Sunday, 'From the World of John Wick: Ballerina' earned $25 million from 3,409 theaters in the U.S. and Canada. Several weeks ago it was tracking to open in the $35 to $40 million range, but that was adjusted down several times. Ultimately, it still came in lower than forecasts. The movie, directed by Len Wiseman, makes a sideline character out of Keanu Reeves' John Wick and focuses on Ana de Armas. It takes place during the events of 'John Wick 3.' The box office performance is a bit perplexing result considering that 'Ballerina' got good critic reviews and audience exit polls. Conventional wisdom would say that word of mouth might have given it a boost over the weekend. But, recently, opening weekend isn't the end all that it used to be. 'Ballerina' could be in the game for the long haul. The Lionsgate release, a Thunder Road Films and 87Eleven Entertainment production, had a hefty production price tag reported to be in the $90 million range. But much of that cost has already been offset by foreign pre-sales. Internationally, it earned $26 million from 82 countries, bringing its global opening to $51 million. As the first spinoff, it's the second lowest opening of the five-film franchise – above only the first film which opened just over $14 million in 2014, which does not account for inflation. The franchise overall has grossed more than $1 billion worldwide. First place once again went to 'Lilo & Stitch,' which added another $32.5 million in North America, bringing its domestic total to $335.8 and global tally to $772.6 million. In just 17 days, it's already made more domestically than the live-action 'The Little Mermaid' did in its entire run ($298 million). Weekly A weekly look at what's happening in Winnipeg's arts and entertainment scene. 'Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning' slid to third place with $15 million, bringing its worldwide total to $450.4 million. 'Karate Kid: Legends' earned $8.7 million to take fourth place. And 'Final Destination: Bloodlines' rounded out the top five with $6.5 million. The new Wes Anderson movie 'The Phoenician Scheme' expanded beyond New York and Los Angeles to 1,678 theaters nationwide. The Focus Features release starring Benicio del Toro made an estimated $6.3 million and landed in sixth place.
San Francisco Chronicle
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- San Francisco Chronicle
‘Lilo & Stitch' cruises to No. 1 again; John Wick spinoff ‘Ballerina' dances to 2nd place
In the box office showdown between a deadly assassin and a chaotic CG alien, 'Lilo & Stitch' still had the edge. The Disney juggernaut celebrated a third weekend at the top of the charts, while the John Wick spinoff 'Ballerina' did not jeté as high as expected. According to studio estimates Sunday, 'From the World of John Wick: Ballerina' earned $25 million from 3,409 theaters in the U.S. and Canada. Several weeks ago it was tracking to open in the $35 to $40 million range, but that was adjusted down several times. Ultimately, it still came in lower than forecasts. The movie, directed by Len Wiseman, makes a sideline character out of Keanu Reeves' John Wick and focuses on Ana de Armas. It takes place during the events of 'John Wick 3.' The box office performance is a bit perplexing result considering that 'Ballerina' got good critic reviews and audience exit polls. Conventional wisdom would say that word of mouth might have given it a boost over the weekend. But, recently, opening weekend isn't the end all that it used to be. 'Ballerina' could be in the game for the long haul. The Lionsgate release, a Thunder Road Films and 87Eleven Entertainment production, had a hefty production price tag reported to be in the $90 million range. But much of that cost has already been offset by foreign pre-sales. Internationally, it earned $26 million from 82 countries, bringing its global opening to $51 million. As the first spinoff, it's the second lowest opening of the five-film franchise – above only the first film which opened just over $14 million in 2014, which does not account for inflation. The franchise overall has grossed more than $1 billion worldwide. First place once again went to 'Lilo & Stitch,' which added another $32.5 million in North America, bringing its domestic total to $335.8 and global tally to $772.6 million. In just 17 days, it's already made more domestically than the live-action 'The Little Mermaid' did in its entire run ($298 million). 'Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning' slid to third place with $15 million, bringing its worldwide total to $450.4 million. 'Karate Kid: Legends' earned $8.7 million to take fourth place. And 'Final Destination: Bloodlines" rounded out the top five with $6.5 million. The new Wes Anderson movie 'The Phoenician Scheme' expanded beyond New York and Los Angeles to 1,678 theaters nationwide. The Focus Features release starring Benicio del Toro made an estimated $6.3 million and landed in sixth place.
Yahoo
03-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Ana De Armas Recalls Finding 'Connection' With Keanu Reeves Beyond ‘John Wick: Ballerina' Fight Scene — CinemaCon
Although John Wick fans can expect a high-octane showdown between the pair, Ana de Armas was excited to connect with her Ballerina co-star Keanu Reeves through words. A decade after they starred together in Knock Knock (2015), the actress spoke to Deadline at CinemaCon about her 'very special' experience working with Reeves on her upcoming film From the World of John Wick: Ballerina, premiering June 6. More from Deadline 'Ballerina' Trailer: Ana De Armas Faces Off Against Keanu Reeves In John Wick Spinoff 'John Wick' Turns 10 With Festivities Planned Leading To 2025 Spinoff 'Ballerina' Kristen Wiig & Gloria Estefan Join 'Gabby's Dollhouse: The Movie' - CinemaCon 'It was amazing to have him on set, honestly. The scene turned out to be longer than we thought it was going to be in the script originally and during rehearsals,' she explained. 'And then on set, on the day, we just kept finding things and little moments between them, not just action, but the acting moments and the connection between these two characters and establishing what their relationship is.' De Armas continued, 'And I think in such a short time, we accomplished that very well. It's a good setup for who these two people are and what's going to happen with them. So, it was very special just to have that moment with him.' Set during the events of John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum (2019), Ballerina stars De Armas as Eve Macarro, the titular dancer who begins her training in the assassin traditions of the Ruska Roma, setting out to exact revenge for her father's death. Ana de Armas on reuniting with Keanu Reeves for #BallerinaMovie and establishing the dynamic audiences will see between Eve Macarro and John Wick — Deadline (@DEADLINE) April 2, 2025 A trailer released last month shows Eve face off against Reeves' John Wick in an epic fight sequence. The movie also stars Anjelica Huston, Gabriel Byrne, Lance Reddick, Catalina Sandino Moreno, Norman Reedus and Ian McShane. Directed by Wiseman from a script by Shay Hatten and characters by Derek Kolstad, the Thunder Road Films/87eleven feature is produced by Basil Iwanyk, Erica Lee and Chad Stahelski. John Wick (2014) grossed more than $86 million worldwide, with the franchise crossing the $1 billion mark last year with John Wick: Chapter 4. The franchise will continue with Ballerina. Meanwhile, Donnie Yen is set to reprise his role as the highly skilled, blind assassin Caine in an upcoming Lionsgate film. A prequel anime film is also in development. In addition to last year's Peacock prequel limited series The Continental, the sequel series John Wick: Under the High Table is in the works. Best of Deadline The Best 7 New Movies To Watch On Netflix In April 2025 Everything We Know About 'Hacks' Season 4 So Far '1923' Season 2 Release Schedule: When Do New Episodes Come Out?
Yahoo
28-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘John Wick: Chapter 4' Gets March Release in China
Lionsgate's 'John Wick: Chapter 4' will be released in China on March 14, a full two years after its initial release in theaters worldwide. The 2023 action sequel from Thunder Road Films and 87Eleven Entertainment is a potential final chapter for the story of John Wick, who has been played by Keanu Reeves since the series launched in 2014. What was initially a story about a retired assassin driven back into a violent world by the murder of a dog given to him by his deceased wife has spiraled out into a blood-soaked odyssey into the underground world of assassins known as the Continental. In 'Chapter 4,' Wick finds himself still being hunted by The High Table, the secretive order that governs the Continental and sets the rules for assassins around the world. With the help of his lone ally Winston (Ian McShane), Wick goes on a globe-trotting quest to secure a one-on-one duel that could lift the bounty placed on him by the High Table. But to do it, he must avoid the waves of hunters sent by one of the High Table's members, including one of his closest friends, Caine (Donnie Yen). 'John Wick: Chapter 4' was the highest grossing film of the series and still stands as Lionsgate's highest grossing film since 2016 with $187 million domestic and $440 million worldwide. Huahua Media will handle distribution in China. A spinoff film set before the events of 'Chapter 4' titled 'Ballerina,' which stars Ana De Armas and features Reeves in a cameo, will be released June 6. The post 'John Wick: Chapter 4' Gets March Release in China appeared first on TheWrap.
