Suicide Squad drops big at box office, but remains on top

It would seem Suicide Squad is following the same exact pattern as Batman v Superman. Both films received generally negative reviews, but opened strong at the box office nonetheless. Like the previous DCEU movie, though, Suicide Squad suffered a massive drop during its second weekend.

According to Box Office Mojo, Suicide Squad fell 67.3%, making an estimated $43.7 million. Nevertheless, the film remained #1 at the box office and is currently the 11th highest-grossing release of 2016 so far.

Sausage Party claimed second place with an estimated $33.6 million. It might not reach the same heights as Zootopia, The Secret Life of Pets, or Finding Dory. For an R-rated animated comedy, however, Sausage Party has already surpassed expectations. Does this mean a sequel is inevitable?

Pete’s Dragon came in third, grossing an estimated $21.5 million. This remake of the 1977 Disney classic will likely have a box office run in the same vein as The BFG. Of course Pete’s Dragon fortunately didn’t cost nearly as much money and has a better shot at being profitable.

Jason Bourne finished fourth with an estimated $13.6 million while Bad Moms rounded out the top five with $11.5 million. Meanwhile, Florence Foster Jenkins opened in eighth place with $6.6 million.

Check out this weekend’s full box office estimates below:

1. Suicide Squad – $43,770,000
2. Sausage Party – $33,600,000
3. Pete’s Dragon – $21,501,000
4. Jason Bourne – $13,620,000
5. Bad Moms – $11,450,000
6. The Secret Life of Pets – $8,840,000
7. Star Trek Beyond – $6,800,000
8. Florence Foster Jenkins – $6,580,000
9. Nine Lives – $3,500,000
10. Lights Out – $3,220,000