Box Office Performance of "Furiosa"

SOURCE www.thewrap.com
The "Mad Max" prequel "Furiosa" had a disappointing opening at the box office over Memorial Day weekend, with the lowest No. 1 launch for this holiday weekend in nearly three decades.

Key Points

  • Lowest No. 1 opening on Memorial Day weekend in nearly three decades
  • "Furiosa" underperformed compared to its predecessor, "Mad Max: Fury Road"
  • Potential competition from "The Garfield Movie" for the top spot

Pros

  • The film has potential to perform better overseas
  • The movie received an 89% Rotten Tomatoes score

Cons

  • The opening was below projected numbers
  • Audience reception metrics for "The Garfield Movie" were mixed