Wonka Sweet Success: Sweet success for “Wonka” as the family-friendly tale unwraps its box office triumph, breaking into the confectionery scene with a delightful $8 million boost on Wednesday. The golden ticket pushes the film’s domestic earnings past the scrumptious $100 million milestone, now dancing at a mouth-watering $102.5 million. Across the globe, “Wonka” is crafting quite the sweet legacy, accumulating over $270 million—a tasty win for both Warner Bros. and the film’s charming star, Timothée Chalamet.
In the animated realm, “Migration,” Illumination and Universal’s delightful adventure featuring a feathery family of mallards, soared into second place, earning a hearty $6.3 million. Though its domestic earnings at $30.6 million might not have set the box office sky ablaze, the film’s hoping to attract families seeking a feathered escape over the holiday season, potentially giving its wings a boost.
Diving into the deep blue, “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom” continues to ride the waves, netting $5.9 million and propelling the superhero sequel’s domestic treasure chest to $52.5 million. The movie marks the end of DC’s extended universe—an attempt that, unfortunately, didn’t quite match Marvel’s magic, as seen in recent underwhelming outings like “The Flash” and “Shazam! Fury of the Gods.” In 2022, James Gunn and Peter Safran took the helm at the Warner Bros.-owned studio, steering it towards a reboot and leaving “The Lost Kingdom” as a watery farewell to a less-than-auspicious strategy.
In a harmonious note, “The Color Purple,” Warner Bros.’ musical adaptation of Alice Walker’s powerful novel, adds a soulful $3.8 million to its domestic repertoire, hitting a high note at $29 million after just three days in theaters. Directed by Blitz Bazawule and starring the formidable trio of Taraji P. Henson, Danielle Brooks, and Fantasia Barrino, the film has struck a chord with audiences and is now taking center stage as a formidable awards contender.
Love takes the spotlight in Sony’s “Anyone but You,” a romantic comedy that spins the classic opposites-attract yarn. Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell sprinkle some rom-com magic, earning the film $2.6 million and bringing its domestic love story to $13.3 million. Here’s the sweet surprise—the film, crafted with love, only cost $25 million to make.
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