The latest instalment of the Star Trek franchise isn't doing quite as well as the previous two movies, but Beyond earned a solid $22 million yesterday for a predicted opening weekend of $56 million. Some analysts believe that it could go as high as $60 million, but we'll have to wait and see how it does today and tomorrow to be sure. Like a lot of other 2016 releases, how it performs overseas could prove to be what really helps the movie, though a fourth chapter has of course already been confirmed.
Star Trek Into Darkness opened with $70.2 million while the 2009 reboot made $75.2 million, so this is quite a drop. Star Trek Beyond also opened in the UK, Australia, and Russia this weekend, but it won't reach China until September 2nd. Regardless, the movie has easily taken the top spot in America.
Ice Age: Collision Course isn't doing particularly well this weekend as it should only make $21 million, a series low. That came in at #3, with The Secret Life of Pets set to remain at #2. Behind them is Lights Out from Evil Dead director Fede Alvarez. That was made for practically nothing though, so chances are it will end up being a hit. Back at #5 is Ghostbusters as the divisive reboot slipped 55% during its second weekend to earn around $20.7 million. Tell us, what are you going to be watching today?
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