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Dragon Dominates Box Office; Pixar's 'Elio' Struggles

6/22/2025

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Universal's "How to Train Your Dragon" leads the box office, earning $35 million in its second weekend, totaling $159 million domestically.
Disney's "Elio" is projected for a record-low Pixar debut of $22 million, with only $9 million on opening day.
Sony's "28 Years Later" is anticipated to open between $30-31 million, garnering strong reviews but mixed audience reactions.
Despite its challenges, "Elio" holds an 85% Rotten Tomatoes score, boosting hopes for increased audience turnout during the Fourth of July weekend.

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Universal's "How to Train Your Dragon" leads the box office, earning $35 million in its second weekend, totaling $159 million domestically.
Disney's "Elio" is projected for a record-low Pixar debut of $22 million, with only $9 million on opening day.
Sony's "28 Years Later" is anticipated to open between $30-31 million, garnering strong reviews but mixed audience reactions.
Despite its challenges, "Elio" holds an 85% Rotten Tomatoes score, boosting hopes for increased audience turnout during the Fourth of July weekend.