Overview
- The Illumination–Nintendo sequel, which expanded to the U.S. and Canada on Friday, drew $34.5 million domestically and $33.9 million overseas for $68.4 million on day one, topping the first-day haul of the 2023 movie.
- U.S. receipts have passed $59 million after two days, according to figures cited by CNN Español and El Comercio, underscoring brisk turnout across thousands of theaters.
- Reception shows a sharp split, with critics in the low 40% on Rotten Tomatoes and mid-30s on Metacritic, while audience scores hover near 90% on Rotten Tomatoes and 7.8/10 on Metacritic.
- Two post‑credits scenes point to future storylines, though studios have announced no sequels or spin‑offs and outside rumors, including a possible Star Fox project, remain unconfirmed.
- Studios leaned into kid‑focused promotions as PG films lead the box office recovery, and with a reported budget near $110 million and bullish five‑day projections, exhibitors expect the family crowd to keep seats filled.