“Onward” Tops North American Box Office Amid Coronavirus Slowdown

The North American box office is expected to drop by 40% compared to the previous weekend due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic and recommendations for social distancing.

Disney-Pixar’s family film “Onward” is anticipated to maintain its top position, earning around $12.5 million at 4,310 locations. This represents a significant 68% decline from its opening weekend. On Friday, “Onward” generated $3.3 million, marking a 73% drop from its opening day on March 6. Normally, a second-weekend decline would have been around 50%.

The total domestic box office for the weekend is estimated to be as low as $60 million. Major theater chains like AMC and Regal have reduced capacity by 50% in their auditoriums to address safety concerns, allowing for empty seats next to individual patrons.

Lionsgate’s faith-based drama “I Still Believe” is the new release performing in line with pre-release estimates, projected to secure the second spot with about $11.6 million from 3,250 venues. It was the top performer on Friday with $4 million and received an A Cinemascore from audiences on opening day.

Sony’s superhero movie “Bloodshot,” starring Vin Diesel, is expected to take third place with an estimated $9.4 million at 2,861 screens, slightly below pre-weekend projections. It received a B on CinemaScore.

Universal has two Blumhouse horror films vying for fourth place with around $6.4 million each. “The Invisible Man,” now in its third weekend, and the new release “The Hunt.” Elisabeth Moss’s “The Invisible Man” is declining by 58% and will reach around $65 million in its first 17 days. “The Hunt” falls below pre-release forecasts in the $8-9 million range and received a C+ on CinemaScore.

Paramount’s “Sonic the Hedgehog,” in its fifth weekend, comes in sixth with $2.9 million. It has accumulated $146 million in North America.

Warner Bros.’ second week of “The Way Back” and Disney-Fox’s fourth week of “The Call of the Wild” are competing for seventh place, each earning $2.5 million. “The Way Back” fell 70% from its opening weekend, while “The Call of the Wild” declined 65% from its third weekend.

Focus Features’ “Emma” in its fourth weekend is expected to finish ninth with $1.7 million, down by 71%, for a total North American earnings of $10 million by the end of the weekend.

Sony’s ninth weekend of “Bad Boys for Life” is projected to take 10th place with $1.4 million. The film is the highest domestic earner among 2020 releases, with $204 million in two months.

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