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2w ago

Weapons Set to Top Second Weekend as Nobody 2 Opens Modestly

Exceptional word-of-mouth and viral marketing have driven steady holds for the horror hit ahead of sequel Nobody 2’s modest launch.

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Nobody (2021) (from left) A bus thug (Alain Moussi) and Hutch Mansell (Bob Odenkirk) in Nobody, directed by Ilya Naishuller.
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Overview

  • Weapons ended its first week with $64 million domestically.
  • It is expected to collect another $20 million to $25 million in its second weekend.
  • Nobody 2 generated $1.3 million from Thursday previews and is set for a $10 million to $12 million domestic debut across 2,800 theaters.
  • The horror hit has surpassed $100 million globally thanks to glowing reviews, including a pre-release 100% Rotten Tomatoes score, and an influencer-driven campaign.
  • With a production budget near $25 million, Nobody 2’s profitability will hinge on overseas ticket sales and home-media streams, echoing its predecessor’s performance.