Den of Thieves 2 Tops Weekend Box Office

Lionsgate's 'Den of Thieves 2: Pantera' topped the North American box office this weekend, earning approximately $15.5 million, making it a stronger opening than its predecessor, which debuted with $15.2 million in 2018. The sequel features Gerard Butler as a Los Angeles sheriff pursuing a dangerous gang in Europe, and while it received mixed reviews, audiences responded positively with a 'B+' CinemaScore. In contrast, Robbie Williams' biopic 'Better Man' flopped, grossing only $1.1 million across 1,291 screens, reflecting ongoing challenges for the British pop star in connecting with North American audiences. The overall box office was down 28% from last year, partly due to the Los Angeles wildfires affecting movie attendance. Other films like Disney's 'Mufasa: The Lion King' and 'Sonic the Hedgehog 3' also saw declines, further highlighting a slow weekend for theaters. Analysts noted that the 2024 domestic box office is finishing about 3% below 2023 figures, indicating ongoing industry challenges.