Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Creates a Web of $17.4 Million in Box Office Preview, Defying Expectations
Once again, the ever-changing landscape of the weekend box office has witnessed the rise of a new contender. Following the somewhat middling performances of Fast X and The Little Mermaid, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, the eagerly awaited sequel to the critically acclaimed and financially successful movie Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, swings into action. This animated superhero sequel has unleashed its web-spinning prowess, capturing a remarkable $17.4 million during Thursday previews, establishing itself as the second-largest preview earnings ever for an animated movie, firmly trailing the triumphant steps of 2018's Incredibles 2. PrimeTime Profiles Incredibles 2, as we vividly recall, soared to become the crowned monarch of animated releases, amassing a staggering $608 million in domestic ticket sales, an unparalleled achievement in the history of animated films. While it may be overly optimistic to expect Across the Spider-Verse to scale such majestic heights, early p...