'Furiosa' and 'Garfield' Compete for Top Spot in Disappointing Memorial Day Weekend Box Office with $31M-$35M

May 26, 2024, 03:38 PM

Warner Bros.' 'Furiosa,' a prequel to 'Mad Max: Fury Road,' is experiencing a disappointing performance at the box office over the Memorial Day weekend. The film grossed $10.2 million on its opening day and is projected to earn between $31 million and $35 million over the four-day period, marking it as one of the lowest Memorial Day weekend openings in 41 years. In comparison, 'Mad Max: Fury Road' opened with $45.4 million over three days in 2015. 'Furiosa' had a production budget of $168 million and grossed $25.5 million in its first three days, with a $59 million global debut. Sony's 'The Garfield Movie' is also competing for the top spot, with an estimated $31 million to $33 million over the same period. Despite its modest budget of $60 million, 'The Garfield Movie' grossed $8.4 million on its opening day and could potentially surpass 'Furiosa' in total earnings. The overall box office for the weekend is significantly lower than previous years, contributing to a challenging summer for Hollywood.