Overview
- Illumination, Nintendo and Universal open the animated sequel on Wednesday, April 1, positioning it for an Easter corridor launch.
- Early projections from Box Office Pro reported by trades call the figures conservative, leaving room for upside as release nears.
- Tracking shows especially strong appeal among men under 25 alongside broad interest across general audiences.
- Current surveys outpace the first film at the same point, though the 2023 entry ultimately posted a $146.3 million three-day and $204.6 million five-day.
- A24’s The Drama, starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson, is tracking to a much smaller $15–25 million start, indicating limited direct competition.