Box Office: 'Barbie' continues to rule as ‘The Last Voyage of the Demeter’ sinks

The film "The Last Voyage of the Demeter" struggled in its opening weekend, earning a meager $6.5 million. The movie, based on a chapter from Bram Stoker's "Dracula," which follows the transport of the vampire's coffin from Transylvania to England, was distributed by Universal.

In contrast, "Barbie" continued its dominance, securing the top spot for the fourth consecutive weekend. The Warner Bros. release generated $33.7 million, pushing its total earnings to an impressive $526.3 million.

Taking second place was Universal's "Oppenheimer," directed by Christopher Nolan. The film earned $18.8 million during the weekend, bringing its domestic earnings for the portrayal of atomic bomb creator J. Robert Oppenheimer's life to $264.3 million. This achievement solidifies its position as Nolan's fourth-highest grossing movie domestically, trailing behind "Inception," "The Dark Knight," and "The Dark Knight Rises."


"Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem," produced by Paramount Pictures, secured third place with $15.7 million. The animated feature, co-produced by Nickelodeon Movies and Point Grey Productions, has amassed $72.8 million in domestic earnings after two weeks.

Warner Bros.' "Meg 2: The Trench" experienced a 60% drop in earnings from its $30 million opening, garnering $12.7 million and landing in fourth place. The adventure film's total domestic earnings now stand at $54.5 million.

"The Last Voyage of the Demeter" had a production cost of $45 million but failed to attract audiences, marking another disappointment for Steven Spielberg's Amblin production company.

FAQs

How did "The Last Voyage of the Demeter" perform at the box office during its opening weekend?
The film, "The Last Voyage of the Demeter", earned only $6.5 million, sinking without impact, while "Barbie" retained the top spot with $33.7 million.

What were the critical and audience reactions to "The Last Voyage of the Demeter"?
Critics gave it a low 27% approval on Rotten Tomatoes, and audiences expressed similar sentiment with a lackluster B- Cinema Score, potentially influencing the fate of future Dracula-themed movies.