28 Years Later Off to a Strong Start While Elio Faces Challenges
28 Years Later performs well at the box office, whereas Elio struggles with a low opening.
Sony's '28 Years Later' had a strong opening with $14 million on its first day and previews. In contrast, Disney's 'Elio' is at risk of being Pixar's lowest debut. 'How to Train Your Dragon' remains top in North America. '28 Years Later' is expected to exceed $30 million, a promising start for the franchise revival. A sequel is already filmed and set for release in January 2026. Reviews for the sequel have been positive, with a new cast including Jodie Comer. Audience reception is mixed with a CinemaScore of 'B.' 'Elio' earned $9 million, a significant drop from Pixar's previous success. However, it has good reviews and a CinemaScore of 'A.' 'How to Train Your Dragon' holds the top spot with $10.8 million. 'Lilo & Stitch' continues its success, nearing $387 million. 'Mission: Impossible' sees a strong hold with a $178.9 million total. 'Materialists' shows a decent hold, while 'Bride Hard' struggles with poor reviews.