Overview
- The sequel opened to $2.6 million in North America, $3.3 million internationally, for about $5.9 million worldwide, according to Box Office Mojo.
- Its domestic start is down 21.9% from the original’s $3.3 million bow, even as the new film launched in roughly 2,222 theaters versus about 1,006 for the first release.
- Rotten Tomatoes shows mid‑90s critics’ approval, with several outlets citing a 95–96% score and strong early audience sentiment.
- Competition proved steep as Wicked: For Good delivered roughly $150 million and Nuremberg held in the top 10 with more than $1 million in its third weekend.
- Industry reports cite an approximately $12 million production budget, heightening pressure after the modest opening frame.