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‘28 Years Later’ and ‘Elio’ Open with Robust Previews as ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ Leads Box Office

Sony’s projected $28 million to $30 million weekend opening will determine whether the planned ‘28 Years Later’ trilogy moves forward

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Overview

  • 28 Years Later grossed $5.8 million in Thursday previews and is on track for a $28 million to $30 million debut, marking its strongest entry yet in the undead franchise.
  • Elio earned $3 million from early screenings and faces a projected $22 million to $24 million opening against its $150 million production budget.
  • Both films have drawn strong critical reactions on Rotten Tomatoes with ‘28 Years Later’ at 92 percent and ‘Elio’ at 86 percent, though audience reception for ‘Elio’ remains unscored.
  • How to Train Your Dragon has surpassed $250 million globally and is forecast to earn roughly $35 million domestically in its second weekend, retaining the top spot.
  • Early weekend results will influence the green light for subsequent ‘28 Years Later’ installments and shape Disney/Pixar’s strategy for original theatrical releases.