Los Angeles, CA – “The Beekeeper” dominated the box office on its opening night, grossing an impressive $6.765 million dollars, according to IMDB’s Box Office Mojo. The action thriller, starring Jason Statham, took the top spot, leaving moviegoers buzzing with excitement. Meanwhile, the romantic comedy “Anyone But You” moved up to second place, earning $2.1 million in sales. The film, based on Shakespeare’s play “Much Ado About Nothing,” features Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell and has been praised for its undeniable chemistry between the leads.
Unfortunately, “Wonka” starring Timothée Chalamet experienced a decline, dropping to third place with earnings of $1.8 million. Chalamet, who was nominated for a Golden Globe, ultimately lost to Paul Giamatti. Giamatti celebrated his win with a visit to In-N-Out in Westwood, Calif. where he enjoyed a burger and fries.
The supernatural horror film “Night Swim,” which held the top spot the previous week, fell to fourth place with a box office total of $1.16 million. Rounding out the top five was “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom,” earning $1.15 million.
The success of “The Beekeeper” on its opening night proves the allure of a gripping action film, captivating audiences and leaving them eager for more. In contrast, the decline of “Wonka” suggests that audiences may have been disappointed by the film despite its star-studded cast.