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Without much new Hollywood competition, weekend revenue plummeted by 69% compared to last year’s Across the Spider-Verse, which opened to $120 million. Garfield experienced a 42% drop, and Furiosa nearly declined 60%. The typical initial opening was around $24-25 million, but the drop-off indicated a lack of sustained interest—an ominous sign for long-term success.
In fact, considering its actual gross, Furiosa’s $188 million budget (on top of the $150 million-plus spent on production and marketing) raised questions about whether the film will break even. The economic outlook for Hollywood remains bleak, especially for movies that rely heavily on franchise familiarity and trust.