Box Office: 'The Dog Stars' Opens Weak, 'Spider-Man' Continues Box Office Reign
The Dog Stars earned only $3 million on its opening Friday, while Coyote vs. Acme took in $5.2 million. Spider-Man: Brand New Day is expected to top the weekend again. Coyote vs. Acme is projected to gross about $13.5 million by Sunday.
The Dog Stars, released by 20th Century Studios, managed only $3 million in its opening Friday, a soft start that suggests a difficult theatrical run ahead. Meanwhile, Keylight Pictures' Coyote vs. Acme performed comparatively better, pulling in $5.2 million from 3,575 screens and landing in second place for the day. That film is on track to reach roughly $13.5 million by the close of the weekend.
Sony and Marvel's Spider-Man: Brand New Day continues to dominate the marketplace, with projections indicating it will top the box office for another consecutive weekend. The two newcomers face an uphill climb against the superhero juggernaut, which has maintained strong audience draw since its release.
This weekend's box office results could signal shifting audience habits, as established franchises continue to overshadow original and hybrid releases. The weak opening for The Dog Stars may discourage studios from backing mid-budget dramas, while Coyote vs. Acme's modest performance could reflect uncertainty around legacy animated properties. Theater owners may feel pressure as fewer films achieve breakout success, potentially narrowing future release slates and limiting the variety of films available to general audiences.