INSIDE OUT 2 turns its competition upside down with a smashing opening of $155 million from 4,440 theatres for Disney. This makes it the second highest opening for an Animated Feature behind the studio’s Incredibles 2 which debuted with $182.6 million. This bests its predecessor from 2015, which opened with $90 million. Critics also agree this is sensational, giving it 92% on the Tomatometer.

Second is BAD BOYS: RIDE OR DIE with a great second weekend of $28 million from 3,885 theatres for Sony Pictures. This brings it to $107 million domestically.

Third up is KINGDOM OF THE PLANET OF THE APES with $4.5 million for 20th Century Studios, a run now of $157 million.

Fourth is THE GARFIELD MOVIE with $4.1 million, a tally of $77.6 million for Sony Pictures.

Rounding it all off is IF with $3.3 million, suprassing $100 million now in its fifth weekend for Paramount Pictures.

It’s very good behaviour for BAD BOYS: RIDE OR DIE, debuting atop the Box Office this weekend with a smashing $56 million from 3,885 theatres for Sony Pictures. Above this, this latest installment in the Franchise led by Will Smith and Martin Lawrence, gets a passing 63% on the Tomatometer. Best opening for the series still goes to 2020’s BAD BOYS FOR LIFE with $60 million.

Second is GARFIELD THE MOVIE with $10 million, taking it to $68.6 million in North America, also for Sony Pictures.

In third is IF with $8 million for Paramount Pictures, a total of $93.5 million over four weeks.

Fourth goes to THE WATCHERS, debuting with $7 million from 3,351 theatres for Warner Bros. It gets 30% on the Tomatometer. This is the directorial debut from M. Night Shyamalan’s daughter Ishana.

Rounding it all off is KINGDOM OF THE PLANET OF THE APES with $5.4 million, a five week run of $149.5 million for 20th Century Studios.

THE GARFIELD MOVIE claws to top spot in its second weekend with $13 million from 4,018 theatres for Sony Pictures. Its two week total is $50.5 million.

In second is FURIOSA: A MAD MAX SAGA with $11.5 million for Warner Bros. Over two weekends, it has made $50.4 million domestically.

IF lands in third with $11.million, taking it to $80 million in its third weekend with Paramount Pictures.

KINGDOM OF THE PLANET OF THE APES takes fourth with $9 million, a tally of $140 million for 20th Century Studios.

HAIKYU!! THE DUMPSTER BATTLE is in fifth in its debut with $3.7 million for Sony Pictures/Crunchyroll. It gets 75% on the Tomatometer.

FURIOSA: A MAD MAX SAGA is set to dominate Memorial Day weekend with $27.5 million (and $35 million through Monday) from 3,804 theatres, garnering 89% on the Tomatometer. This is a Prequel to 2015’s MAD MAX: FURY ROAD, starring Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth.

In second is Animated Feature GARFIELD THE MOVIE with a solid $24 million ($30 million through Monday) from 4,035 theatres for Sony Pictures. It gets 35% on the Tomatometer.

Third goes to IF with $16.8 million ($21.7 million through Monday) from 4,068 theatres for Paramount Pictures. In its second week its tally is brought to $64.2 in North America.

Fourth goes to KINGDOM OF THE PLANET OF THE APES with $12.8 million ($16 million through Sunday), taking its run to $125 million for 20th Century Studios.

THE FALL GUY gets fifth with $5 million ($7 million through Monday), a run of $73 million for Universal Pictures to date.

There’s no ifs, ands or buts about it, IF directed by (and starring) John Krasinski, takes top spot at the Box Office this weekend in its debut with $30 million from 4,041 theatres for Paramount Pictures. Though Critics weren’t necessarily in love with its 50% score on the Tomatometer, audiences gave this Family Comedy an A CinemaScore.

In second is KINGDOM OF THE PLANET OF THE APES with $25 million from 4,075 theatres for 20th Century Studios, a two week tally of $100.4 million domestically.

Third spot goes to THE STRANGERS: CHAPTER 1 with $12 million for Cineplex Pictures/Lionsgate Films, garnering 13% on the Tomatometer.

THE FALL GUY is fourth with $8 million for Universal Pictures, a run of $62.5 million to date.

Rounding the Top Five out is BACK TO BLACK with $3 million from 2,010 theatres for Focus Features/Universal Pictures. The Amy Winehouse Biopic gets 36% on the Tomatometer.

Ahead of the highly anticipated release of IF on May 17, 2024, Ryan Reynolds set up a special screening of the film for the patients and families of The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) . Following the screening, the kids shared their unfiltered and hilarious reactions on video, adding an extra dose of laughter and entertainment into an already magical evening – with one joking, “I thought he was better in Barbie!”

SickKids Hospital was transformed into a true Hollywood-style premiere complete with a purple carpet in honor of the IF character, Blue. Over 180 patients and their families attended the screening event.

Donate today at sickkidsfoundation.com

As a longtime supporter of SickKids, Reynolds is known to release a video (often wearing his recognizable ugly sweater) during the holiday season to drive donations to the hospital. You can watch last year’s video HERE.

About SickKids Foundation:

Established in 1972, SickKids Foundation raises funds on behalf of The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) and is the largest charitable funder of child health research, learning and care in Canada. Philanthropy is a critical source of funding for SickKids – one of the world’s foremost pediatric health-care institutions. Thanks to the generosity of the community, and despite the impacts of the global pandemic, SickKids Foundation generated more than $207 million in revenue in support of child health for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2022.

About IF:

From writer and director John Krasinski, IF is about a girl who discovers that she can see everyone’s imaginary friends — and what she does with that superpower — as she embarks on a magical adventure to reconnect forgotten IFs with their kids. IF stars Ryan Reynolds, John Krasinski, Cailey Fleming, Fiona Shaw, and the voices of Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Louis Gossett Jr. and Steve Carell alongside many more as the wonderfully unique characters that reflect the incredible power of a child’s imagination.

Paramount Pictures Canada x Mr. Will want to give Readers a chance to win passes to an Advance Screening of IF!

Screenings take place Saturday, May 11, 2024 as follows:

TORONTO – Saturday, May 11th at 10:30 AM, Cineplex Cinemas Yonge & Eglinton
MONTREAL (ENG) – Saturday, May 11th at 11:00 AM, Cineplex Banque Scotia Montreal
MONTREAL (FRE) – Saturday, May 11th at 10:30 AM, Cineplex Cinemas StarCité
VANCOUVER – Saturday, May 11th at 10:30 AM, Cineplex Cinemas Metropolis
CALGARY – Saturday, May 11th at 10:30 AM, Scotiabank Theatre Chinook

Synopsis:

From writer and director John Krasinski, IF is about a girl who discovers that she can see everyone’s imaginary friends — and what she does with that superpower — as she embarks on a magical adventure to reconnect forgotten IFs with their kids. IF stars Cailey Fleming, Ryan Reynolds, John Krasinski, Fiona Shaw, and the voices of Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Louis Gossett Jr. and Steve Carell alongside many more as the wonderfully unique characters that reflect the incredible power of a child’s imagination.

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Paramount Pictures Canada release IF in theatres May 17, 2024.

(Photo/video credit: Paramount Pictures Canada)

IF IS ONLY IN THEATRES ON MAY 17, 2024 via Paramount Pictures, the latest from the genius that is John Krasinski! Today we get the official Trailer!

OFFICIAL SYNOPSIS:

From writer and director John Krasinski, IF is about a girl who discovers that she can see everyone’s imaginary friends — and what she does with that superpower — as she embarks on a magical adventure to reconnect forgotten IFs with their kids. IF stars Cailey Fleming, Ryan Reynolds, John Krasinski, Fiona Shaw, and the voices of Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Louis Gossett Jr. and Steve Carell alongside many more as the wonderfully unique characters that reflect the incredible power of a child’s imagination.

EXECUTIVE PRODUCED BY

John J. Kelly, George Dewey, Kimberly Nelson LoCascio

PRODUCED BY

Allyson Seeger, p.g.a., John Krasinski, p.g.a., Andrew Form, p.g.a., Ryan Reynolds

WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY

John Krasinski

STARRING

Cailey Fleming, Ryan Reynolds, John Krasinski, Fiona Shaw, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Louis Gossett Jr., Alan Kim, Liza Colón-Zayas and Steve Carell

(Photo credit: Paramount Pictures Canada)

Tonight during the Big Game, we got a look at the official Big Game TV Spot for IF, directed by, written by and starring John Krasinski. Headlining the Cast also are Ryan Reynolds, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Steve Carell and more! IF arrives in theatres May 17, 2024.

OFFICIAL SYNOPSIS

From writer and director John Krasinski, IF is about a girl who discovers that she can see everyone’s imaginary friends — and what she does with that superpower — as she embarks on a magical adventure to reconnect forgotten IFs with their kids. IF stars Ryan Reynolds, John Krasinski, Cailey Fleming, Fiona Shaw, and the voices of Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Louis Gossett Jr. and Steve Carell alongside many more as the wonderfully unique characters that reflect the incredible power of a child’s imagination.

EXECUTIVE PRODUCED BY

John J. Kelly, George Dewey

PRODUCED BY

Allyson Seeger, p.g.a., John Krasinski, p.g.a., Andrew Form, p.g.a., Ryan Reynolds

WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY

John Krasinski

STARRING

Cailey Fleming, Ryan Reynolds, John Krasinski, Fiona Shaw, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Louis Gossett Jr., Alan Kim, Liza Colón-Zayas and Steve Carell

(Photo/video credit: Paramount Pictures Canada)