The 2025 Box Office: A New Year, New Hopes for Success
The 2025 box office has gotten off to a strong start, with several movies making a significant impact in their opening weekends. However, two new releases, Den of Thieves 2: Pantera and Better Man, are set to bring in some much-needed excitement to the box office. With a wide release on January 10th, Den of Thieves 2, a sequel to the 2018 action/crime hit, is expected to perform well, with some predictions suggesting it could bring in $15-20 million.
The original Den of Thieves opened to $15.2 million and went on to make $44.9 million domestically and $80.5 million worldwide. With a similar starting point, Den of Thieves 2 has the potential to do just as well. Meanwhile, the biopic Better Man, which has a reported $110 million budget, is expected to bring in a more modest $3-5 million.
Despite the challenges faced by the box office, Mufasa: The Lion King, Sonic the Hedgehog 3, and other films from late 2024 are still performing well. According to the latest projections, Mufasa is expected to win the weekend once again, with Sonic 3 and Den of Thieves 2 potentially vying for second place.
The top 10 box office predictions for January 10-12, 2025, are:
1. Mufasa: The Lion King – $17.8 million
2. Sonic the Hedgehog 3 – $16.1 million
3. Den of Thieves 2: Pantera – $15.8 million
4. Nosferatu – $10.1 million
5. Moana 2 – $7.5 million
6. A Complete Unknown – $5.3 million
7. Wicked – $5.1 million
8. Babygirl – $4 million
9. Better Man – $3.2 million
10. Gladiator II – $2 million
The coming weekend promises to be an exciting one, with several movies vying for the top spot at the box office. Will Den of Thieves 2 live up to its potential, or will Mufasa continue its reign? Only time will tell.