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Bone Temple Sequel Earns $5.6M, Falls Short of Expectations

1/17/2026

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DaCosta's Sequel Opens

28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, directed by Nia DaCosta, opened January 17 and grossed $5.6 million.
The sequel is projected to earn about $15 million over MLK weekend, far below the original's $30 million debut.
The film continues the story with Ralph Fiennes and Jack O'Connell.
Avatar: Fire and Ash is expected to earn $17 million in its fifth weekend while Danny Boyle is set to direct a third installment.

Summary

Avatar Dominates Box Office

Avatar: Fire and Ash has reached the top 30 all-time U.S. box office hits, grossing $342.5 million domestically in 24 days.
In its fourth weekend, it earned $21.3 million and ranked 42nd for fourth-weekend grosses among top films.
Projections estimate a final domestic gross between $380 million and $390 million.
Primate debuted with $11.3 million, and The Housemaid earned $11.2 million, bringing its total to $94.1 million.

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Historical Context

"Toy Story," released on November 22, 1995, marked a pivotal moment in animation as the first fully computer-animated feature film, grossing $373 million worldwide. This innovation by Pixar transformed the industry, leading to a focus on sequels and franchises. Today, box office trends, such as the $5.6 million opening of "The Bone Temple," reflect ongoing competition and evolving audience preferences in cinema.

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DaCosta's Sequel Opens

28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, directed by Nia DaCosta, opened January 17 and grossed $5.6 million.
The sequel is projected to earn about $15 million over MLK weekend, far below the original's $30 million debut.
The film continues the story with Ralph Fiennes and Jack O'Connell.
Avatar: Fire and Ash is expected to earn $17 million in its fifth weekend while Danny Boyle is set to direct a third installment.

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