‘IF’ topped the box office over the weekend. The live-action/CGI hybrid film — starring Ryan Reynolds and featuring an A-list voice cast — came in behind tracking’s projected $40 million domestic opening amid an overall tough early summer at the box office.
Paramount insiders say IF‘s performance is a victory for original fare, noting it is one of the top openings ever for an original live-action PG title. Critics dissed the film, but audiences awarded it with an A CinemaScore and strong exits, which are key ingredients needed for word-of-mouth and a long run as kids begin their summer break. IF is also drawing an ethnically diverse audience, which is another plus. Families made up 56 percent of the audience, while it skewed female (54 percent).
The top 12 films of the weekend, as of Sunday, May 19 are as follows:
| # | Title | Distributor Name | Weekend Total | # of Locs | Loc Avg | Cume Total | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IF | Paramount | $35,000,000 | 4,041 | $8,661 | $35,000,000 | |
| 2 | Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes | 20th Century Studios | $26,000,000 | 4,075 | $6,380 | $101,239,501 | -55% |
| 3 | Strangers: Chapter 1, The | Lionsgate | $12,000,000 | 2,856 | $4,202 | $12,000,000 | |
| 4 | Fall Guy, The | Universal | $8,450,000 | 3,845 | $2,198 | $62,986,845 | -38% |
| 5 | Challengers | Amazon MGM Studios | $2,941,203 | 1,938 | $1,518 | $43,510,299 | -33% |
| 6 | Back to Black | Focus Features | $2,850,000 | 2,010 | $1,418 | $2,850,000 | |
| 7 | Tarot | Sony | $2,000,000 | 2,334 | $857 | $15,433,316 | -41% |
| 8 | Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire | Warner Bros. | $1,710,000 | 1,773 | $964 | $194,405,013 | -35% |
| 9 | Blue Angels, The | Amazon MGM Studios | $1,310,767 | 227 | $5,774 | $1,310,767 | |
| 10 | Unsung Hero | Lionsgate | $1,095,000 | 1,736 | $631 | $19,069,317 | -57% |
| 11 | Civil War | A24 | $1,049,575 | 1,112 | $944 | $67,275,120 | -44% |
| 12 | I Saw The TV Glow | A24 | $1,001,878 | 469 | $2,136 | $1,481,700 | 413% |
