Sony’s latest animated release, GOAT, featuring a plucky goat with a basketball (roarball in the film) dream, delivered a strong debut over the President’s Day weekend. It ranked second among the top-performing titles in North America, marking one of the biggest openings for an original, non-Disney animated film.
GOAT Box Office Performance So Far
In North America, GOAT earned $7 million on Friday, followed by $11.8 million on Saturday (Valentine’s Day) and $8.3 million on Sunday, bringing its three-day weekend total to $27.2 million. With an additional $7.9 million on President’s Day, the four-day total reached $35.1 million. The film’s total now stands at $38 million at the domestic market.
Internationally, GOAT added $16.1 million, pushing its worldwide total to $54.1 million. Its global opening marks the biggest debut for an original animated film since Pixar’s Coco (2017).
GOAT Box Office Summary
- North America – $38 million
- International – $16.1 million
- Total – $54.1 million
Disney Pixar’s Elio Recorded The Worst Opening in Studio History
Disney Pixar’s Elio, on the other hand, had a disappointing start following its June 18 release in North America. The film earned $20.8 million in its opening weekend from 3,750 theaters, averaging $5,557 per screen, while marking the worst-ever debut for a Pixar film.
Although it was projected to open at $25- $30 million, the film faced tough competition from holdovers such as 28 Years Later and How to Train Your Dragon. Despite positive reviews, the movie failed to recoup its massive $150- $200 million production budget, finishing with only $154.2 million worldwide.
GOAT vs Elio: Contrasting Opening Weekend Performances
GOAT and Elio’s contrasting opening weekends underscore different market dynamics. Sony’s animated release benefited from the post-holiday slow market that doesn’t see many big releases. Meanwhile, Elio faced strong competition and became a box-office dud.
GOAT, with an $80-$90 million budget, is already heading towards profitability, thanks to its strong domestic performance and a steady international presence.
Note: Box office numbers are based on estimates and various sources. Numbers have not been independently verified by Koimoi.
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