Box Office Report: “Mercy” Takes the Lead on Its Opening Day
It took no mercy.
According to recent box office numbers, the sci-fi action thriller “Mercy” has taken the top spot on its opening day, raking in $5 million, as reported by The Numbers. The film, starring Chris Pratt and Rebecca Ferguson, has been praised for its thrilling storyline, with Deadline noting that it will “have you on the edge of your seat.”
Rebecca Ferguson stars as an AI-generated judge in the sci-fi action thriller “Mercy.” AP
Box Office Rankings
“Avatar: Fire and Ash” remained in the second spot, with sales of $1.7 million on its sixth Friday in theaters. In third was the supernatural psychological horror “Return to Silent Hill,” with $1.6 million in revenue. The film, which is based on a video game and cost $23 million to make, has received mixed reviews, with IndieWire describing it as “a nasty, claustrophobic display of staggering creative ineptitude.”
Disney’s “Zootopia 2” stayed in fourth with a $1.4 million take. Notably, on Jan. 18, when it reached a total of $1.7 billion in global box office revenue, the zebra buddy cop comedy dethroned “Inside Out 2” as the highest-grossing U.S. animated film of all time.
Zoe Saldana reprises her role as a Na’vi warrior and princess in “Avatar: Fire and Ash.” 20th Century Studios/Courtesy Everett Collection
Other Notable Releases
“28 Years Later: The Bone Temple,” which was in first place last Friday, dropped down to fifth, taking in $1.2 million. The film’s performance is a significant drop from its previous week, indicating a potential shift in audience interest.
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