Overview
- The Lionsgate-distributed sequel earned an estimated $8.5 million in its opening weekend, falling short of conservative forecasts and trailing major holdovers.
- Opening day reached about $3.2 million including roughly $900,000 in Thursday previews, with a weekend split of $3.27 million Friday, $3.20 million Saturday, and $2.03 million Sunday.
- The film carries a reported $90 million production cost plus roughly $20 million in P&A, with industry reporting noting a $10 million U.S. rights purchase by Lionsgate.
- Reviews are mixed on Rotten Tomatoes, with critics around 57–58% and audiences at 66%, reflecting softer word-of-mouth than the first film.
- The debut placed fifth domestically as Avatar: Fire and Ash led the weekend, and overseas results have yet to clarify how the global run will compare with the first film’s $52.3 million international haul.