HOLLYWOOD, April 25, 2016 (Gephardt Daily) — Disney’s “The Jungle Book” stayed strong this weekend as it easily defeated newcomer “The Huntsman: Winter’s War” for the top spot in box office sales.
The animated film starring the vocal talents of Scarlett Johansson, Bill Murray, Ben Kingsley and Idris Elba, took in an estimated $60.8 million in new business over the weekend, bringing its domestic total to $191.4 million in its two-week run, according to Box Office Mojo.
“The Jungle Book” has an estimated worldwide total of $528.4 million.
Debuting in second place was “The Huntsman: Winter’s War,” which under performed industry expert’s estimates, taking in slightly over $20 million. The film will have to go a long way to make up its $115 million budget to break even. The film stars Chris Hemsworth, Jessica Chastain, Charlize Theron and Emily Blunt.
In third place, “Barbershop: The Next Cut” is proving to be an audience favorite. The film, starring Ice Cube, Cedric the Entertainer and Anthony Anderson, took home $10.8 million for the weekend. It has an estimated domestic total of $36.0 million for its two-week run.
“Zootopia” bounced up a step from last week’s fifth spot. The Disney animated film has consistently been in the top 5 films since it opened eight weeks ago on March 4. The film took in an estimated $6.6 million over the weekend, bringing its domestic total to $316.4 million. Its worldwide total is $907.1 million for its theatrical run.
In fifth place is Melissa McCarthy’s “The Boss,” which took in an estimated $6.0 million for the weekend. The comedy has a domestic total of $49.5 million for its three-week run.
