This past weekend, the box office saw a significant shake-up, with Snow White suffering a steep fall while Jason Statham’s action-packed movie A Working Man emerged as the new champion.
The live-action remake of Disney’s 1937 classic Snow White struggled to maintain its momentum, grossing just $14.2 million domestically.
This marks a massive 66.4% drop from its previous weekend earnings, according to Box Office Mojo.
Snow White’s Disappointing Drop After Big Budget Release
The Disney film, which faced controversy for its perceived “woke” elements, was expected to perform better.
Despite a hefty budget of $250 million, the film’s opening weekend was underwhelming, grossing only $43 million domestically.
As of now, Snow White has earned a total of $66.8 million in the U.S. Rachel Zegler stars as Snow White, with Gal Gadot portraying the Evil Queen, but the film’s polarized reception has affected its box office success.
A Working Man Climbs to the Top With $15.2 Million Debut
In a surprising turn, A Working Man, starring Jason Statham, claimed the top spot at the weekend box office.
The action film, which hit theaters on March 28, earned an impressive $15.2 million.
Statham plays a construction worker-turned-counter-terrorism agent, tasked with finding a missing girl.
The film’s gripping premise and Statham’s star power helped it to surpass expectations, making a strong debut in its opening weekend.
The Chosen: Last Supper and The Woman in the Yard Follow Closely Behind
In third place, The Chosen: Last Supper – Part 1, a TV series based on the life of Jesus, earned $11.5 million at the box office.
The show, which also premiered on March 28, resonated with audiences looking for a faith-based film.
Meanwhile, The Woman in the Yard, a chilling horror film about a mysterious woman making cryptic appearances in a family’s yard, claimed fourth place with $9.5 million.
The movie stars Danielle Deadwyler and Okwui Okpokwasili, and has been getting attention for its eerie storyline.
Death of a Unicorn and Other Films Struggle at the Box Office
In fifth place was Death of a Unicorn, which earned $5.8 million.
The film, starring Jenna Ortega, Will Poulter, and Paul Rudd, follows a father and daughter who accidentally hit a unicorn with their car and take it to a wealthy retreat.
Despite an interesting premise, the film couldn’t compete with the stronger performers at the box office this weekend.
Classic Films See Mixed Results With Princess Mononoke and Captain America
Further down the list, Princess Mononoke made a return to theaters in a 4K restored version, earning $4 million in sixth place.
This classic animated film from 1997 was shown on IMAX screens, attracting both longtime fans and new viewers.
Captain America: Brave New World took seventh place with $2.8 million, experiencing a 30.4% decline from the previous weekend, continuing the trend of smaller drops for superhero films.
New Releases and Other Struggling Films
Other films facing substantial drops in earnings include Black Bag, which grossed $2.2 million, down 49.5% from last week.
Directed by Steven Soderbergh, this thriller starring Michael Fassbender and Cate Blanchett deals with espionage and loyalty. Mickey 17, starring Robert Pattinson, also suffered a 47.8% drop, bringing in $1.9 million.
Set in a futuristic world, the film explores themes of cloning and survival on a space colony.
Finally, Novocaine earned $1.45 million, a sharp 60.6% drop from the previous week, landing it in the tenth spot.
This sci-fi film, starring Jack Quaid, follows a man who cannot feel physical pain, but struggles to navigate his complex world.
A Mixed Weekend for the Box Office
Overall, the weekend box office painted a picture of mixed results, with some films like A Working Man and The Chosen seeing strong openings, while others, such as Snow White, struggled to maintain their initial hype.
As moviegoers continue to flock to theaters, it remains to be seen which films will continue to rise, and which will see further declines in the coming weeks.