Pixar’s “The Hoppers” earned $3.2 million in previews, while Warner Bros.’ “The Bride” grossed a tepid $1 million.
Family films have dominated the box office in recent months, and the critically acclaimed “The Hoppers” is expected to continue that trend. The animal-centric adventure is expected to gross between $35 million and $40 million in 4,000 theaters this weekend, which should be enough to take it to No. 1. “Hoppers” cost $150 million to make. Despite the high price tag, the film was made at a lower cost than other Disney animated features, which cost $200 million to make. Preview results for “The Hoppers” include Thursday’s results plus the $1 million earned from early screenings on Saturday. That box office revenue compares favorably with the $3.8 million that 2024’s Kung Fu Panda 4 earned in previews ahead of a $58 million opening, and the $2.7 million that 2020’s Onward earned in previews ahead of a $39.1 million opening.
“The Bride,” Oscar-nominated director and screenwriter Maggie Gyllenhaal’s feminist reimagining of “The Bride of Frankenstein,” may not be so lucky. The film has a budget of $90 million, but is expected to gross around $10 million in its first weekend. If these predictions come true, The Bride will be a major financial disappointment for the studio, which has been on a roll with hits like Sinners, Weapons and Wuthering Heights.
However, “The Bride” will be highly appreciated by audiences around the world. When released in 69 territories, it is expected to earn an additional $22 million at the international box office. Christian Bale stars as Frankenstein, while Hamnet Oscar nominee Jesse Buckley plays his undead love interest. Gyllenhaal transplants the action to a steampunk version of 30s Chicago and New York. Reviews were mixed, with some critics supporting Gyllenhaal’s bold vision and others dismissing it as the sound and fury that symbolized Zilch.
