'Megalopolis' Flops as 'The Wild Robot' Soars to the Top of the Box Office
The Box Office Showdown: 'Megalopolis' vs. 'The Wild Robot'
In a dramatic twist this weekend, 'Megalopolis', the long-awaited epic from Francis Ford Coppola, flopped spectacularly with audiences. In stark contrast, 'The Wild Robot', a family-friendly animation from DreamWorks, soared to the top of the box office rankings with a stunning $35 million debut.
Audience Reactions and Expectations
Critics have praised 'The Wild Robot', adapted from Peter Brown’s bestselling novel, for its heartwarming story of a shipwrecked robot raising an orphaned gosling. The film received an A CinemaScore, indicating overwhelming positive audience reception.
- Paul Dergarabedian, a senior media analyst, notes the film's potential for sustained success similar to Pixar's 'Elemental'.
- 'The Wild Robot' is expected to maintain strong box office performance in the coming weeks.
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