Sonic the Hedgehog 3 continued its run at the top of the chart, taking $311,906 over the weekend to grow its total take to $2,738,264.
Last week’s second- and third-placed titles swapped places over the weekend, with Mufasa: The Lion King climbing to #2 with earnings of $296,530 and a total of $3,229,078.
Down one at #3, Paddington in Peru took $295,894 for a gross of $1,376,476.
Also down one place, from #4 to #5, Moana 2 held pretty strong, taking $203,756. It now has a gross take of $9,374,970, comfortably keeping its spot as the highest-earning title currently on release.
At #9, the Wētā-infused Robbie Williams biopic Better Man earned $59,947 for $452,013.
It’s a long drop until the next title with strong NZ involvement. At #30, Lee added $2,314 to lift its total to $1,132,647.
One place below Lee, The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim added $2,203 for $259,381.
Taki Rua Theatre – Breaking Barriers took $292, for a total of $3,838. Gut Instinct took $36 for $2,919. On a single screen, Never Look Away took $15 for a total of $121,626.
New arrivals opening this week include Leigh Whannell’s Wolfman, shot in Wellington, along with Golden Globe winner Emilia Perez.
As always, huge thanks to Numero for the data that powers our box office reports.
