Box Office Results: IF Enjoys Solid Debut

John Krasinski’s family comedy IF claimed the top spot at the box office this weekend, debuting with an estimated $34M, per Deadline.

Initially, reports had the Ryan Reynolds vehicle opening much lower. However, word of mouth propelled the pic to a solid $13.6M Saturday (up 32% versus Friday), resulting in a better-than-expected first weekend, though not nearly as high as initially forecasted. Luckily, an A CinemaScore bodes well for IF’s future, even in a crowded marketplace.

IF scored $24M internationally, bringing its global haul to $59M.

Last week’s champ, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, held strong, dipping just 56% in its sophomore frame for a 3-day $25.7M total. The fourth modern Ape film has totaled $101M domestically and $237M worldwide.

Elsewhere, Lionsgate’s Strangers – Chapter 1 slashed its way to an $11.5M opening, while Focus Features’ Back to Black landed in fifth place with $2.8M.

The box office should get a nice boost this weekend with the release of George Miller’s anticipated Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga and Sony Pictures’ The Garfield Movie.

Domestic Box Office Results:

1.) IF (Paramount) 4,0441 theaters, 3-day $35M/Wk 1

2.) Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (20th) 4,075 theaters, 3-day $26M/Total $101.2M/Wk 2

3.) The Strangers: Chapter 1 (LG) 2,856 theaters, 3-day $12M/ Wk 1

4.) The Fall Guy (Uni) 3,845 theaters, 3-day $8.45M, Total $62.98M/Wk 3

5.) Challengers (MGM) 1,938 theaters, 3-day $2.9M/Total $43.5M/ Wk 4

6.) Back to Black (Focus) 2,010 theaters, 3-day $2.85M/Wk 1

7.) Tarot (Sony) 2,334 theaters, 3-day $2M/Total $15.4M/Wk 2

8.) Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (Leg/WB) 1,773 theaters, 3-day $1.71M/Total $194.4M/Wk 8

9.) The Blue Angels (Amazon) 227 theaters, 3-day $1.310M/Wk 1

10.) Unsung Hero (LG) 1,736 theaters, 3-day 1.095M; Total $19.069M/Wk 4