Barbie still number one at the Australian box office
This weekend, the Australian box office made $11,630,311, down 3% from last week’s $11,994,828.
Warner Bros’ Barbie is still number one at the Australian box office, six weeks since its record-breaking release in cinemas. Bringing in $2.5 million over the weekend (down 37%), the film continues its pink streak of success.
To date, the flick has grossed over $1.34 billion worldwide has earned $79.5 million locally and is set to break two new records on top of what it has already achieved. According to Variety, the flick will soon become the highest-grossing film to be released by Warner Bros., overtaking Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 ($1.342 billion) globally. It’s also being predicted to become the highest-grossing film of the year, which is currently held by The Super Mario Bros. Movie ($1.359 billion).
Coming in next was Icon’s The Sound of Freedom. The Alejandro Gómez Monteverde film brought in $1.8 million for its first week in cinemas, with the fictional narrative based on real themes starring Jim Caviezel, who is currently being plagued by controversy.
Universal’s Oppenheimer continues its box-office success, bringing in $1.5 million for its sixth weekend (down 26%), sitting in the number three spot.
Making its debut in the fourth position over the weekend was Piece of Magic’s André Rieu 2023 Maastricht Concert: Love is All Around. The film brought in just over $857k.
And finally, rounding out the top five was Forum Distribution’s Mastaney, which took just over $829k for its first week at the movies.
Falling out of the top five this weekend were Warner Bro’s Meg 2: The Trench, Sony’s Gran Turismo: Based on a True Story, Universal’s Strays, Maslow Entertainment’s Talk to Me and Sugoi Co’sThe First Slam Dunk (debut).
#1 Barbie – $2,591,721
Barbie (Robbie) and Ken (Gosling) are having the time of their lives in the colourful and seemingly perfect world of Barbie Land. However, when they get a chance to go to the real world, they soon discover the joys and perils of living among humans. The movie also stars America Ferrera, Will Ferrell, Issa Rae and Kate McKinnon. The film grossed $2,591,721, averaging $5,236 over 495 screens and has made $79,568,998 in Australian cinemas to date.
#2 The Sound of Freedom – $1,808,470
After rescuing a boy from ruthless child traffickers, a federal agent learns the boy’s sister is still captive and decides to embark on a dangerous mission to save her. With time running out, he quits his job and journeys deep into the Colombian jungle, putting his life on the line to free her from a fate worse than death. The film grossed $1,808,470, averaging $5,138 over 352 screens.
#3 Oppenheimer – $1,503,645
During World War II, Lt. Gen. Leslie Groves Jr. (Matt Damon) appoints physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer (Cillian Murphy) to work on the top-secret Manhattan Project. Oppenheimer and a team of scientists spend years developing and designing the atomic bomb. Their work comes to fruition on July 16, 1945, as they witness the world’s first nuclear explosion, forever changing the course of history. The film grossed $1,503,645, averaging $4,142 over 363 screens and has made $36,635,750 in Australian cinemas to date.
#4 André Rieu 2023 Maastricht Concert: Love is All Around – $857,406
André Rieu stages his glorious annual summer event in the iconic Vrijthof Square. The concert is a musical feast with heart-warming pieces lovingly chosen by Rieu, covering classics, popular sing-alongs, and delightful waltzes that make you want to dance. Along with his beloved Johann Strauss Orchestra, he teams up with the charming Gospel Choir and special surprise guests. The film grossed $857,406, averaging $5,260 over 163 screens.
#5 Mastaney – $829,204
In 1739, Nadar Shah’s undefeated army was attacked by Sikh Rebellions. Nadar tries to arrest them, but it doesn’t work out. The film grossed $829,204, averaging $13,162 over 63 screens.