Jason Statham and Guy Ritchie’sWrath of Mandebuted at the top of the box office this weekend with an impressive $7.3 million haul. Globally, the action movie was able to bring in $25.6 million, which is teasing some positive numbers for the summer 2021 box office season. Ritchie co-wrote the script with Ivan Atkinson and Marn Davies, and the story is based on the 2004 French movieCash Truckby Nicolas Boukhrief.Wrath of Manis the director’s fourth collaboration with Statham, and the first time back together since 2005’sRevolver.
Movie theaters are starting to welcome smaller crowds, which has slowly started to bring the box office back to life. While nobody is expecting a return to thebox officenumbers of 2018 and 2019, things are starting to look up, thanks to the success of recent movies likeWrath of Man,Mortal Kombat,Nobody, andGodzilla vs. Kong. WithFast and Furious 9, along with Marvel’sBlack Widow, coming up in the next few weeks, expectations are cautiously high for a return to semi-normal summer box office numbers for 2021. As for when theaters will allow bigger attendance levels, that differs by state.
Demon Hunter: Mugen Trainwas able to take the second spot at the weekend box office. The Japanese animated dark fantasy movie was able to earn $2.9 million, which was just enough to knockMortal Kombatto the third position. The martial arts fantasy movie took in $2.3 million this weekend atmovie theaersacross the country, and has generated over $72.5 million domestically since debuting in theaters and HBO Max three weeks ago. The video game adaptation has received mixed reviews from long-time fans and critics.
Godzilla vs. Kongcame in at number four this weekend after bringing in $1.9 million. To date, thefourth installment in Legendary’s MonsterVersehas brought in over $422 million globally and is proving to be a steady box office earner. Disney’sRaya and the Last Dragoncame in at number five with $1.6 million. The animated family movie is also available to stream on Disney+ for a premium price. The number six spot went to horror movieSeparation, with $925K, whileHere Todaydebuted at number seven with $900K.
Bob Odenkirk’sNobodywas able to take the eighth spot this weekend with $790K. The action thriller has earned over $43 million globally from an initial budget of $16 million.The Unholytook the ninth position with $680K. Thesupernatural horror moviehas received mixed reviews from viewers and critics since opening in theaters six weeks ago. Finally,Tom & Jerrytook the tenth spot with $425K. The animated family movie has $109.9 million since debuting in theaters eleven weeks ago. You can check out the rest of this weekend’s box office data over atThe Numbers.
