Box Office Report: Super Bowl Weekend Achieves Best Earnings in Years Despite Slow Start [Complete Chart Update]

UPDATE: 2025/02/09 08:04 EST BY BRENNAN KLEIN

Dog Man’s Decline on Super Bowl Sunday

This article, initially published on Saturday morning, has been updated with the latest box office projections (in bold), a comprehensive chart, and additional insights.

Super Bowl Weekend Box Office Performance

The Super Bowl weekend box office has broken previous records, showcasing a substantial $57.8 million total due to the strong showings of Dog Man, Heart Eyes, and Love Hurts. The recent release of the animated feature Dog Man by DreamWorks kicked off February with an impressive $36 million debut over its opening weekend. However, as it enters its sophomore week, Dog Man faces formidable competition from the romantic-comedy-slash-horror Heart Eyes and action-comedy Love Hurts, starring Oscar-winning actor Ke Huy Quan as a realtor whose hidden identity as a hitman resurfaces.

According to a Deadline report on Sunday morning, Dog Man is anticipated to drop significantly in its second weekend, achieving an estimated 3-day total of approximately $13.7 million. This represents a substantial decline of 62% from its initial weekend earnings. In comparison, the 2017 film Captain Underpants, a predecessor to Dog Man, only experienced a 49% drop in the same time frame.

Box Office Breakdown

The current Super Bowl weekend firmly establishes itself as the most lucrative in the 2020s, surpassing the previous high of $53.8 million achieved in 2022 with films such as Death on the Nile, Marry Me, and Jackass Forever. Notably, Heart Eyes is set to secure the No.2 position with an estimated $8.5 million, while Love Hurts is projected to debut at No.3 with approximately $5.8 million. Here’s a glance at the Top 5 domestic box office results for this weekend:

#	Title	3-Day Total	Cumulative (Domestic)
1	Dog Man	$13.7 million	$54.1 million (weekend 2)
2	Heart Eyes	$8.5 million	$8.5 million (weekend 1)
3	Love Hurts	$5.8 million	$5.8 million (weekend 1)
4	Mufasa: The Lion King	$4.2 million	$235.4 million (weekend 8)
5	Companion	$3.02 million	$15.4 million (weekend 2)

The release of new films has caused notable fluctuations within the Top 5 rankings. Despite a slow initial launch, Mufasa: The Lion King remains strong, dropping one slot to No.4 with a modest 33% decline. Meanwhile, Companion, an R-rated horror film, experienced a steep drop from No.2 to No.5, plummeting by 68%—a common trend observed with horror releases in their second week.

The Future of the Domestic Box Office

While Dog Man‘s apparent decline might raise concerns regarding its overall success, the positive performance of the Super Bowl weekend indicates a general recovery for the box office in 2025. Recent reports from Variety suggest that ticket sales in early 2025 have outpaced those from 2024 and 2023.

A significant marker of recovery is the emergence of a robust “middle class”of films, exemplified by Heart Eyes. Although it may not emerge as a blockbuster mega-franchise, with a budget of $18 million, it is well on its path to profitability. The continued success of mid-level productions, including Den of Thieves: Pantera and One of Them Days, gives hope for the industry’s revival beyond just a few sensational hits like Top Gun: Maverick or Avatar: The Way of Water.

Outlook for Upcoming Releases

With Dog Man, Heart Eyes, and Love Hurts garnering attention over the Super Bowl weekend, February promises further excitement. Anticipated releases including Captain America: Brave New World and the domestic launch of Paddington in Peru around Valentine’s Day are expected to energize the markets. Additionally, mid-tier films like the horror production The Monkey and A24’s The Legend of Ochi could play an essential role in nurturing the middle class of cinema moving forward.

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