Summer is down to its final stretch, and the only major studio-wide entry this mid-August weekend is Universal’s “Nobody 2.” The Bob Odenkirk-led action sequel kicked off Thursday with $1.3M from previews across 2,800 theaters. The $25M-budget film is aiming for a $10M opening.
In fact, it looks as though “Freakier Friday” might best “Nobody,” as it earned $2M on Thursday and could very well end up in second place. The Disney film, which has so far earned $57M, could turn out to be a small-scale success for the Mouse House with a reported budget of only $42M.
Set to dominate again this weekend is “Weapons,” which is on track to rule with a $25M+ sophomore frame. That’s a small dip, well below 50%, and marks what continues to be a massive word-of-mouth hit for Warner Bros.
“Weapons” finishes its first week with $64M. The marketplace is thinning, and the studios know it. That could benefit Zach Cregger’s film, and I wouldn’t be surprised if it comes close to hitting $30M by Sunday evening. This could mean a second weekend that rivals word-of-mouth horror hits such as “Sinners” (-7%) and “Get Out” (-17%).
Turns out, there’s a much more sexual version of “One Night Only,” with lots of sex and nudity, that never made it to theaters. The film’s director, Will Gluck, blames audience discomfort for the cuts.