In its second weekend of release, Disney’s “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” dropped to the No. 2 spot at the box office, earning $26.5 million from North American theaters. The film, which is the fifth and final installment starring Harrison Ford, experienced a 56% decline in ticket sales compared to its opening weekend. The movie, with a budget of nearly $300 million, has struggled to meet expectations at the box office.
Taking the top spot was Sony’s horror-thriller “Insidious: The Red Door,” which exceeded expectations with a $32.6 million debut from 3,188 venues. The film, the fifth installment in the “Insidious” franchise, was made with a budget of only $16 million, making its box office success even more impressive. It surpassed the opening weekend of its predecessor and currently stands as the second-best debut in the franchise.
Internationally, “The Red Door” performed well, earning $31.4 million and becoming the biggest overseas opening for a horror movie during the pandemic. Sony reported that the film is tracking ahead of previous horror releases, including “Insidious: The Last Key,” “Evil Dead Rise,” and “Scream VI.”
Meanwhile, the faith-based film “Sound of Freedom,” which focuses on child sex trafficking, continues to find success at the box office. The film has earned $17 million domestically and $39 million since its release on July 4th. With its positive reviews and enthusiastic reception from religious audiences, “Sound of Freedom” demonstrates the power of targeted marketing and audience engagement.
Other films at the box office included Pixar’s “Elemental,” which landed in fourth place with $9.6 million, marking a modest 22% decline from the previous weekend. Despite its respectable hold, the film still has a long way to go to recoup its $200 million budget.
Overall, the box office saw a mix of successes and disappointments, with “Insidious: The Red Door” making a strong debut and “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” struggling to maintain its initial momentum.