{"id":222922,"date":"2019-07-15T02:45:45","date_gmt":"2019-07-15T06:45:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/?p=222922"},"modified":"2019-07-15T02:45:45","modified_gmt":"2019-07-15T06:45:45","slug":"spider-man-does-victory-lap-over-crawl-stuber","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/2019\/07\/15\/spider-man-does-victory-lap-over-crawl-stuber\/","title":{"rendered":"‘Spider Man’ does victory lap over ‘Crawl,’ ‘Stuber’"},"content":{"rendered":"
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LOS ANGELES \u2014 \u201cSpider-Man: Far From Home\u201d is celebrating another weekend at No. 1, but non-franchise fare continues to struggle at the box office. Fresh studio-released counterprograming such as the horror movie \u201cCrawl\u201d and the action-comedy \u201cStuber\u201d barely made a dent in the web-slinger’s earnings, although there is a glimmer of hope in the independent world.<\/p>\n

The \u201cSpider-Man\u201d sequel added $45.3 million in its second weekend, down only 51% according to studio estimates Sunday, bringing its domestic total to $274.5 million. Globally, Sony Pictures’ \u201cFar From Home\u201d has already grossed $847 million.<\/p>\n

Disney and Pixar’s \u201cToy Story 4\u201d landed in second place with $20.7 million in its fourth weekend in theatres. It’s now earned $346.4 million from North American theatres.<\/p>\n

But while the well-reviewed franchises are thriving, original newcomers are facing an uphill battle in wide-release.<\/p>\n

\u201cCrawl,\u201d a thriller from Paramount Pictures, debuted in third with an estimated $12 million against a reported $13.5 million budget. Directed by Alexandre Aja, \u201cCrawl\u201d stars Barry Pepper and Kaya Scodelario as a father and daughter trapped in their home with a bunch of angry alligators during a hurricane. The R-rated pic has been was not screened for critics in advance, which usually signals a dud, but it has been surprisingly well-received by critics since opening. It’s currently 88% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes.<\/p>\n

The Uber comedy \u201cStuber\u201d got off to a bumpier start with an estimated $8 million from over 3,000 North American locations. The R-rated Kumail Nanjiani and Dave Bautista film cost a reported $16 million to produce and has not inspired the best reviews (it’s resting at a rotten 46. It’s the latest Fox film to be released by Disney.<\/p>\n

\u201cPeople always complain about the lack of original offerings from the studios especially during the summer but this summer in particular it seems like audiences are turning their backs on these films,\u201d observed Comscore senior media analyst Paul Dergarabedian. \u201cIt’s a real head-scratcher in a way as to why some of these films aren’t doing well.\u201d<\/p>\n

Universal’s Beatles-themed rom-com \u201cYesterday\u201d rounded out the top five in weekend three with $6.8 million.<\/p>\n

Dergarabedian said that it’s never a good thing for the box office when week after week the top movies are holdovers.<\/p>\n

\u201cThat means newcomers are not making inroads,\u201d he said. \u201cYou want audiences every weekend to be excited about a new film.\u201d<\/p>\n

That lack of enthusiasm is showing in the overall industry numbers. The weekend is down nearly 26% and the year is still around 9%, although Disney’s blockbuster-in-the-making \u201cThe Lion King\u201d is on the horizon. The photorealistic remake of Disney’s animated classic opened this weekend in China ahead of its North American debut and made an estimated $54.7 million.<\/p>\n

Although the big new releases failed to light the box office on fire, the independent film scene was thriving with myriad of options.<\/p>\n

Among the most notable is Lulu Wang’s family drama \u201cThe Farewell,\u201d which currently has 100% on Rotten Tomatoes. The Awkwafina-led film opened in four locations to $351,330 for a massive $87,833 per theatre average. It’s expanding to more cities in the coming weeks.<\/p>\n

The dark Jesse Eisenberg comedy \u201cThe Art of Self Defence\u201d opened in seven locations to $121,080, and the Marc Maron-led \u201cSword of Trust\u201d debuted in two locations with $22,512. Documentaries, such as \u201cMaiden,\u201d \u201cPavarotti\u201d and \u201cEcho in the Canyon\u201d also continue to find audiences in limited release.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf you’re an independent movie fan, this is your weekend,\u201d Dergarabedian said. \u201cThe diversity of films is just staggering.\u201d<\/p>\n

Estimated ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at U.S. and Canadian theatres, according to Comscore. Where available, the latest international numbers for Friday through Sunday are also included. Final domestic figures will be released Monday.<\/p>\n

1.\u201dSpider-Man: Far From Home,\u201d $45.3 million ($100 million international).<\/p>\n

2.\u201dToy Story 4,\u201d $20.7 million ($48.1 million international).<\/p>\n

3.\u201dCrawl,\u201d $12 million ($4.8 million international).<\/p>\n

4.\u201dStuber,\u201d $8 million ($3 million international).<\/p>\n

5.\u201dYesterday,\u201d $6.8 million ($7.8 million international).<\/p>\n

6.\u201dAladdin,\u201d $5.9 million ($14.6 million international).<\/p>\n

7.\u201dAnnabelle Comes Home,\u201d $5.6 million ($18.1 million international).<\/p>\n

8.\u201dMidsommar,\u201d $3.6 million ($766,000 international).<\/p>\n

9.\u201dThe Secret Life of Pets 2,\u201d $3.1 million ($14.6 million).<\/p>\n

10.\u201dMen in Black: International,\u201d $2.2 million.<\/p>\n

\u2014\u2014\u2014<\/p>\n

Estimated ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at international theatres (excluding the U.S. and Canada), according to Comscore:<\/p>\n

    \n
  1. \u201cSpider-Man: Far From Home,\u201d $100 million.<\/li>\n
  2. \u201cThe Lion King,\u201d $54.7 million.<\/li>\n
  3. \u201cToy Story 4,\u201d $48.1 million.<\/li>\n
  4. \u201cWhite Storm 2: The Drug Lords,\u201d $33.6 million.<\/li>\n
  5. \u201cAnnabelle Comes Home,\u201d $18.1 million.<\/li>\n
  6. \u201cAladdin\u201d and \u201cThe Secret Life of Pets 2,\u201d $14.6 million.<\/li>\n
  7. \u201cYesterday,\u201d $7.8 million.<\/li>\n
  8. \u201cCrawl,\u201d $4.8 million.<\/li>\n
  9. \u201cFate\/Stay Night: Heaven’s Feel – II. Lost Butterfly,\u201d $3.5 million.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    10. \u201cStuber,\u201d $3 million.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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