The spoiler-bubble is officially popping on Monday, which shouldn’t be a problem: The world appears tostillbe flocking to theaters to experienceAvengers: Endgame. A week after gobbling up pretty much every record there is to gobble, the massive Marvel movie directed byJoeandAnthony Russotook in another $40 million on Friday night, eyeing a record-breaking $150-153 million sophomore weekend. (Right now,Star Wars: The Force Awakensholds the second-weekend title with $149 million.) The film also crossed the $500 million mark domestically.
Worldwide…forget about it.Endgamecurrently sits at $1.914 billion after Friday night, making it all but certain the movie will soar over $2 billion by Sunday. As it stands, it’s the fifth highest-grossing filmof all timein its second weekend.
So just absurdly, unfathomably great news for Disney and Marvel, and kind’ve frustrating news for quite literally everyone else. Sony’sThe Intruderopened to a so-so $3.9 million on Friday, which isn’t terrible news considering the thriller was reportedly made for $8 million. Directed byDeon Taylor(Traffik), the film starsDenis Quaidas an unhinged homeowner who sells his property to a young married couple (Meagan GoodandMichael Ealy), but then refuses to leave without getting all stalker-y about it.
Lionsgate’sLong Shotdebuted Friday night in third place with $3.6 million. The comedy starsSeth Rogenas a journalist-turned-speechwriter for presidential hopefulCharlize Theron. Cue romantic shenanigans. Collider’s own Matt Goldbergcalled the film"a pitch perfect rom-com in the mold of classics likePretty WomanandThe American President."
Over on the animation side,UglyDolls—based on the toy line of the same name—opened to a $2.5 million Friday night, good enough for fourth. STX Entertainment’s first computer-animated feature film,UglyDollsstarsKelly Clarkson,Nick Jonas,Pitbull, andJanelle Monae.
Take a look at Friday’s numbers below and check back tomorrow to see a few more records get broken. (Numbers via Box Office Mojo)
Avengers: Endgame
$40,637,000
$514,531,638
The Intruder
$3,900,000
$3,630,000
$2,500,000
Captain Marvel
$1,214,000
$417,706,018
