The prequel “A Quiet Place: Day One” earns $53 million in its opening weekend, surpassing expectations. Disney and Pixar’s “Inside Out 2” retains the top spot at the box office with $57.4 million. The summer box office is picking up, but still lags behind previous years due to the pandemic.
Key Points
Prequel 'A Quiet Place: Day One' exceeds expectations with $53 million debut
Disney and Pixar's 'Inside Out 2' maintains top spot with $57.4 million in third weekend
Summer box office improving but still behind previous years
Pros
Strong opening weekend for 'A Quiet Place: Day One'
Continued success for 'Inside Out 2'
Positive signs for the summer box office recovery
Cons
Disappointing performance for 'Horizon: An American Saga—Chapter 1'
Overall box office still below pre-pandemic levels