Part 10/11:
Final Thoughts: A Shift in Box Office Power?
The unfolding box office results indicate that fun, family-friendly fare like Garfield may currently hold a competitive edge over big-budget franchise experiments like Furiosa. With strong early legs and an attractive demographic, Garfield could sustain its momentum into the coming weeks, provided word of mouth remains positive.
Meanwhile, for Warner Brothers, the financial implications of Furiosa’s underperformance are significant. The film’s high costs, combined with softer-than-expected domestic and international returns, suggest a rough road ahead, potentially ending with a total gross well below $200 million—a figure insufficient to recoup all expenses.