It’s expected that the release of “Dog Man” will significantly boost the box office in 2025, potentially setting a new record for the largest opening weekend of any new film this year. As reported by Deadline, the movie is projected to take the top spot with earnings exceeding $20 million, which would far surpass the earnings of other 2025 box office leaders. For instance, Mel Gibson’s “Flight Risk” recently claimed the No. 1 position with a debut of $11.5 million. The action sequel “Den of Thieves 2: Pantera” grossed $15 million in its first three days. Some other 2025 releases, such as “Wolf Man,” have not been able to match this success, earning just a $10.8 million debut.
The horror movie “Companion,” set to debut this weekend, likely won’t challenge the earnings of “Dog Man.” Predictions suggest that “Companion” will earn around $8-$10 million in domestic box office sales during its initial three days.
Since 2020, an adaptation of author Dav Pilkey’s famous comic series “Dog Man” has been in the works. However, it wasn’t until last year that this project was officially announced, securing its release date in January 2025. The trailer for “Dog Man” suggests that the narrative follows the escapades of the main character, a half-dog, half-human creature who battles crime, often squaring off against Petey the Cat.
To date, movies from the 2024 holiday season have dominated the January box office, with a few exceptions. For instance, “Mufasa: The Lion King” recovered from its initial underperformance and claimed two weekends this month, including the Martin Luther King Day weekend. Similarly, “Moana 2” and “Sonic the Hedgehog 3” have managed to reach notable box office achievements due to less formidable competition in January.
If these predictions are accurate, the movie “Dog Man” could potentially match the success of another Dav Pilkey adaptation, such as “Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie,” which earned $23.8 million in its opening weekend. It’s possible that “Dog Man” might even surpass this amount if it reaches the upper limit of its forecasted earnings. Although “Dog Man” may not set any all-time January box office records, Universal made a shrewd decision by releasing it during this period. Being positioned well away from the holiday rush, it should have a good opportunity to thrive. With a dearth of family-friendly films on the schedule, the IP’s existing fanbase makes it an attractive choice for its intended audience. The upcoming “Paddington in Peru” is on the horizon, but that series has traditionally been more popular abroad than in the U.S.
It’s clear that the current record holder for 2025’s biggest box office opening, Dog Man, won’t maintain this position for long. Even if Love Hurts, set to release next week, fails to dethrone Dog Man, the much-anticipated Marvel Cinematic Universe sequel, Captain America: Brave New World, is slated for a mid-February release. This upcoming blockbuster is expected to draw a large audience, with estimates suggesting an opening weekend of over $90 million. Theater owners are eagerly awaiting this major release, but it’s refreshing to know that there will be at least one successful film in between. January, often a barren period for box office success, has started poorly, but Dog Man will provide a welcome respite.
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2025-01-29 22:39