Mickey 17 Takes the Crown, Box Office Offers Variety | Weekend of March 7th, 2025

The box office saw a shakeup this weekend, with Mickey 17 claiming the top spot after Captain America: Brave New World's three-week reign. Mickey 17, an R-rated Adventure Comedy/Fantasy/Sci-Fi film, captured a solid 30% of admissions and 34% of the box office revenue, signaling strong audience interest in this new release.

Another notable debut this weekend was Rule Breakers, a feel-good film from Angel Studios. Angel Studios continues to bring unique content to the screen, often with innovative marketing strategies like their "Pay It Forward" program.

A particularly exciting development this week was Anora's return to the top 10, 21 weeks after its initial release! This is a testament to the enduring power of quality content. Even with Anora available for streaming, many moviegoers chose to experience this Oscar-winning film on the big screen, highlighting the continued appeal of the theatrical experience.

Family-friendly films continue to be a draw, with both Paddington in Peru and Mufasa: The Lion King maintaining their presence in the top 10. This underscores the consistent appeal of films for all ages.

But perhaps the biggest news of the week is our new ranker look and feel, we wanted to showcase the tone and variety of the top movies within our weekly ranker and we hope this did just that! While big box office smashes are wonderful and get most of the attention, it's really the variety of movie genres that keep people coming back to the silver screen time and time again.

Looking Ahead:

This coming weekend brings the release of Novocaine with Jack Quaid, which has a good chance of taking the top spot. Novocaine has a production budget of $18M and is predicted to bring in $10-$12M. Other new titles include Black Bag, a thriller with Michael Fassbender and Cate Blanchett, and Opus, a John Malkovich title. Black Bag is projected to earn around $7M, while Opus, despite a wide release, is expected to bring in $2-3M. While this month may have a slightly slower pace than bigger months, there's a good mix of wide releases and limited releases to keep audiences engaged.

How many tickets will be sold this coming weekend? Find out on our next Cinema Ranker and follow us on LinkedIn to stay up to date with the cinema industry.

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