Popular Movies in Theaters
Another week brings new films! With so many new releases to choose from, it might be hard to pick the perfect movie for you or at least one that will be worth your ticket price. Box office records can be a pretty good indicator of popularity and interest. With some help from the film industry data website, The Numbers, here are the 10 most popular movies to watch in theaters this week.
Please note that these statistics were taken from The Weekend Domestic Chart from Tuesday, April 23, 2024.
If you’re looking for a complete list of everything playing, be sure to check out our list of all movies in theaters now.
#10: The First Omen ($1.79 million) — popular movies in theaters
The birth of the antichrist is imminent when an American woman is sent to Rome in an effort to breathe new life into an old church. Unfortunately, things take a sinister turn when she encounters darkness and evil around every corner along the way.
#9: Monkey Man ($2.28 million) — popular movies in theaters
When his mother is murdered, a young man goes on a one man vengeance mission to make all those involved pay with their lives. While seeking justice, those that are victimizing the meek and powerless are also being dealt their own brand of justice.
#8: Dune: Part Two ($2.94 million) — popular movies in theaters
In the much anticipated sequel to the 2021 blockbuster, Dune: Part Two is the second half of the two part adaptation of the book by Frank Herbert. In this follow-up, the young prince finally unites with Chani and the Fremen in a bid to avenge his fathers murder and bring down those who conspired with those who aided the House Harkonnen.
#7: Ghostbuster: Frozen Empire ($4.45 million) — popular movies in theaters
Following the 2021 blockbuster Ghostbusters: Afterlife, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire follows the Spenglers and the original Ghostbusters as they fight a new force that is threatening to bring forth the next Ice Age!
#6: Kung Fu Panda 4 ($4.69 million) — popular movies in theaters
From Dreamworks Studios comes the latest in the long running Kung Fu Panda franchise. When Po (Jack Black) is tapped to become the newest spiritual leader for the Valley of Peace, he now finds himself in need of someone to replace himself as the Dragon Warrior. However, his search will not be an easy one, since there is a new threat, a wicked sorceress who intends to bring forth all of Po’s defeated former master villains.
#5: Spy x Family Code: White ($4.82 million) — popular movies in theaters
From director’s Kazuhiro Furuhashi & Takashi Katagiri comes the story of Loid Forger (Takuya Eguchi), a man who has been ordered to be replaced in a large military operation, he decides to help a young woman win a competition in an effort to avoid his inevitable replacement.
#4: The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare ($8.91 million) — popular movies in theaters
During the height of World War II, the British military hires a group of highly trained and skilled soldiers to go behind the enemy lines of the Nazi occupied Germany to strike fast and hard against the German army before they have a chance to strike back. The film stars an impressive cast from Henry Cavill to Cary Elwes, and is directed by Guy Ritchie.
#3: Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire ($9.57 million) — popular movies in theaters
The follow-up sequel to the 2021 blockbuster Godzilla vs Kong, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire follows the two titans as they pair up to take on a new threat. While the titans engage in this battle to end all battles, mankind is attempting to unravel their intertwined origins and connection to the mysteries of Skull Island.
#2: Abigail ($10.29 million) — popular movies in theaters
A group of would-be criminals kidnaps the 12-year-old daughter of a powerful underworld figure. Holding her for ransom in an isolated mansion, their plan starts to unravel when they discover their young captive is actually a bloodthirsty vampire.
#1: Civil War ($11.12 million) — popular movies in theaters
In a dystopian future America, a team of military-embedded journalists races against time to reach Washington, D.C., before rebel factions descend upon the White House.
