“Way of Water” took in $10.8 million in its eighth frame, representing a 32.4% drop. It figures to pass “Titanic” ($2.19 billion) very soon to become the third highest-grossing movie ever. It already did so overseas, with James Cameron’s latest sitting at $636.4 million domestic and $1.538 billion overseas. However, “Titanic” is set to be re-released in theaters this upcoming weekend, which should make things interesting when it comes to the final numbers. No matter what, Cameron wins.
“Puss in Boots: The Last Wish” added another $7.9 million, coming in at number four, continuing to capitalize on the fact that no other family friendly movies are out right now. It stands at $368.5 million worldwide and passed $150 million domestically over the weekend. So yeah, Universal and DreamWorks should be quite happy. Rounding out the top five was “BTS: Yet to Come in Cinemas,” with the concert film taking in a surprising $6.2 million. This sort of thing is great for theaters as it provides a unique way to get some butts in seats. Everyone wins. Just outside the top five, though, was “A Man Called Otto,” with the Tom Hanks dramedy continuing to draw a crowd, adding another $4.17 million. It should cross $100 million worldwide before its run is over.
Meanwhile, “The Chosen: Season 3 Finale” actually made $3.64 million, picking up where the faith-based series left off last year when the first two episodes of the season debuted in theaters and also made bank. Say what you will, but faith-based programming works and there is an audience for it. As for this upcoming weekend, we’ve got the “Titanic” re-release and “Magic Mike’s Last Dance” looking to fight for the top spot. You can check out the full list of the top 10 movies at the box office below.
Top 10 movies at the box office, February 3 – 5, 2023.
1. “Knock at the Cabin” – $14.2 million
2. “80 for Brady” – $12.5 million
3. “Avatar: The Way of Water” – $10.8 million
4. “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish” – $7.9 million
5. “BTS: Yet to Come in Cinemas” – $6.2 million
6. “A Man Called Otto” – $4.17 million
7. “M3GAN” – $3.8 million
8. “Missing” – $3.7 million
9. “The Chosen: Season 3 Finale” – $3.64 million
10. “Pathaan” – $2.7 million