Hunger Games holds on, but how did Wish and Napoleon fare?
Behind the Screens28 Marras 2023

Hunger Games holds on, but how did Wish and Napoleon fare?

Two titles debuted this past weekend to vastly different audiences; we examine who turned out for Napoleon and Wish, and what titles found the strongest holdovers as The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes managed to retain the #1 spot in the domestic box office. Then, we look ahead to the remainder of the year; join us Behind the Screens to find out what December has in store.


Topics and times:

  • Napoleon box office - 0:35
  • Napoleon audience analysis - 1:55
  • Wish box office - 4:54
  • Wish audience analysis - 5:40
  • Box office roundup - 8:53
  • Next week - 10:55


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Box Office Overview:

  • The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes remained at the top of the domestic box office with a modest drop of 35%, grossing $42M over the 5-day period.
  • Napoleon debuted to $32.5M in the domestic market and $46M from 56 international markets, for a global total of $79M.
  • Wish debuted third in the domestic box office with $32M, with a further $17.3M internationally for a worldwide total of $49M.
  • Trolls Band Together grossed a further $17.5M over the 3-day period.
  • Thanksgiving had a very small drop of 29%, grossing another $7.3M domestically, bringing its total in the US market to $24M.

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