Dog Man Dominates Box Office with $13M+ in 2nd Weekend as ‘Heart Eyes’ & ‘Love Hurts’ Flop

"Dog Man Tops Box Office Again with $13M; 'Heart Eyes' and 'Love Hurts' Underperform"

Super Bowl weekend box office is slow, with Universal's film dropping 62% to $13.7M, while other films also underperform significantly.

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'Dog Man' 2nd weekend $13M+, 'Heart Eyes' & 'Love Hurts' Tank

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This Super Bowl weekend, the box office is slower than expected, with Universal/DreamWorks Animation’s “Dog Man” earning $13.7 million in its second weekend. Will family audiences turn things around, or is it too late for this animated flick?

6 Key Takeaways

Universal/DreamWorks Animation's film drops 62%.
Sony/Spyglass' film projected $8.5M-$10M.
Super Bowl weekend box office expected $57.8M.
Diverse audience demographics reported for films.
IMAX docu-concert movie performs strongly.
Overall box office trends show significant declines.

As the weekend unfolds, it seems like moviegoers are less interested in new releases, leading to disappointing numbers across the board.

Fast Answer: This weekend, “Dog Man” leads the box office with $13.7 million, but new releases like “Heart Eyes” and “Love Hurts” are struggling to attract audiences. The overall box office is projected to reach $57.8 million, the best since COVID-19.

Box Office Breakdown: “Dog Man” Leads While New Releases Struggle

With “Dog Man” dominating the box office, will it maintain its momentum? Despite a 62% drop from last weekend, it remains the top film. However, new entries like “Heart Eyes” and “Love Hurts” are falling short of expectations, leaving many to wonder if audiences are losing interest.

Warning! The box office is experiencing a significant slowdown this Super Bowl weekend. With overall earnings expected to hit $57.8 million, it’s a stark contrast to pre-pandemic figures.

New Releases Struggle to Capture Audience Attention

As “Dog Man” continues to lead, new films are failing to make a splash. “Heart Eyes” is projected to earn between $8.5 million and $10 million, while “Love Hurts” is expected to bring in around $6 million. What’s causing this lack of interest?

Audience Reception: Mixed Reviews for New Titles

Both “Heart Eyes” and “Love Hurts” received lukewarm responses from audiences. With CinemaScores of B- and C+, respectively, it’s clear that viewers are not enamored with these new releases.

“Heart Eyes” received a 68% positive rating from audiences.
“Love Hurts” is seeing a disappointing $6 million opening.
PostTrak scores indicate a lack of enthusiasm for both films.
Overall, the weekend box office is expected to be the best since COVID-19.

Historical Context: Super Bowl Weekend Trends

Historically, Super Bowl weekends have seen varying box office results. Before the pandemic, earnings reached as high as $80.7 million. This year, while numbers are improving, they still fall short of those pre-COVID highs. Will future weekends continue this upward trend?

As the box office landscape shifts, it remains to be seen how these trends will evolve. Will audiences return to theaters, or are they finding entertainment elsewhere? Only time will tell.