‘Dog Man’ Poised to Dominate Box Office Again Over Super Bowl Weekend

Universal’s animated hit is expected to outpace new releases ‘Love Hurts’ and ‘Heart Eyes’ during a traditionally slow cinema weekend.

DreamWorks Animation’s ‘Dog Man’ is projected to earn $16–$20 million in its second weekend, maintaining its No. 1 spot at the box office.
‘Love Hurts,’ an action comedy starring Ke Huy Quan and Ariana DeBose, is forecasted to open with $6–$12 million across 3,200 theaters.
Sony’s horror-comedy ‘Heart Eyes,’ about a Valentine’s Day serial killer, is also expected to debut with $7–$12 million in 3,000 venues.
The Super Bowl weekend typically sees lower theater attendance, but this year’s total box office could surpass $60 million, marking a post-pandemic high for the event.
Both ‘Love Hurts’ and ‘Heart Eyes’ were produced on modest $18 million budgets and are positioned as potential date-night options ahead of Valentine’s Day.