Superheroes and Smurfs: A Weekend at the Movies

This weekend, movie fans saw some big changes at the box office. "Superman" is still flying high, but not as high as last week. It made $16. 6 million on its second Friday, bringing its total to $194. 4 million. That's a big drop, but it's still doing better than other superhero movies like "Thunderbolts. " People are wondering if "Superman" can keep its momentum going. New movies had a tough time catching up. "I Know What You Did Last Summer" made $5. 8 million on Friday, but that's not enough to call it a hit. The movie has some big names, but the reviews aren't great. It might struggle to keep audiences interested. "Smurfs" also had a rough start. It made $4 million on its opening day, which is behind the last "Smurfs" movie. With a big budget, it needs to do better to be considered a success. The reviews are bad, and families might not be rushing to see it. "Eddington, " a movie about a pandemic, made $1. 8 million. It's not doing as well as expected. The movie has some big stars, but it's getting mixed reviews. It might have a hard time finding its audience. "Jurassic World Rebirth" is still doing well. It made $6. 5 million on Friday and is on track to make over $275 million. It's becoming one of the top movies of the year. "F1" is also holding strong. It made $2. 8 million on Friday, a small drop from last week. It's on its way to making $154 million. Movie studios are always taking risks, and this weekend shows that not every bet pays off. "Superman" is doing well, but new movies are struggling. It's a reminder that making a hit movie is never guaranteed.