Pacific Rim fails at US Box Office

Despite receiving more than fine reviews worldwide (and an enthusiastic one by our Axel) Pacific Rim quite disappoints at US Box Office, debuting with a third place. The movie gained $38.3 million, which is quite below industry projections. Even the not very brilliant Adam Sandler’s sequel Grown Ups 2 did better,debuting in second place with $42.5 million (but reviews are terrible, as Metascore is currently 20/100).

Pacific Rim, with its $200 million budget really needs to shine overseas in the next weeks to cover Legendary Pictures’ investment.

Despicable Me 2 instead, winner of the past week’s Box Office, remained No. 1 grossing another $44.8 million.

Below you can read the complete ranking of the week, courtesy of IGN via Rentrak:

• 1. Despicable Me 2 $44.8 million
• 2. Grown Ups 2 $42.5 million
• 3. Pacific Rim $38.3 million
• 4. The Heat $14 million
• 5. The Lone Ranger $11.1 million
• 6. Monsters University $10.6 million
• 7. World War Z $9.4 million
• 8. White House Down $6.2 million
• 9. Kevin Hart: Let Me Explain $5 million
• 10. Man of Steel $4.8 million