- Taylor Swift’s latest theatrical event dominated the weekend box office, earning an impressive $33 million in just three days.
- Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s new film, “The Smashing Machine,” massively underperformed, marking the worst wide-release opening of his career at just $6 million.
- In contrast, Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” became his highest-grossing domestic film, surpassing $42.7 million.
- The weekend highlighted a stark divide between guaranteed event-style hits and star-driven dramas that failed to attract audiences.
Taylor Swift and The Rock Face Drastically Different Fates
This past weekend at the box office told a tale of two extremes, with Taylor Swift continuing her reign of success while Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson faced a stunning career low. The pop superstar’s latest theatrical event, Taylor Swift: The Official Release Party of a Showgirl, captured the top spot with a massive $33 million haul despite being in theaters for only three days.
A Smashing Failure for Dwayne Johnson
On the other end of the spectrum, the A24 drama The Smashing Machine, starring Dwayne Johnson in a bid for Oscar recognition, failed to connect with viewers. The film opened to a dismal $6 million, making it the lowest wide-opening of Johnson’s career. Despite a release in over 3,300 theaters, the movie couldn’t crack the top 10 of A24’s all-time openings, raising questions about the star’s drawing power outside of the action-blockbuster genre.
Paul Thomas Anderson Sets a New Record
Meanwhile, there was cause for celebration for director Paul Thomas Anderson. His latest film, One Battle After Another, continued its strong run, adding another $11.1 million. Its domestic total has now climbed to $42.7 million, officially making it Anderson’s highest-grossing film in the U.S., surpassing the record previously held by There Will Be Blood.
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