'Heart Eyes’ Bludgeons Past Significant Box Office Milestone Despite Alarming Drop-Off

Horror movies can be hit or miss at the box office — some films likeTerrifier 3come in and defy expectations, grossing exponentially more than its budget, while others likeWolf Manfail to break even. One film that finds itself somewhere in between the two isHeart Eyes, the slasher horror film starringJordana BrewsterandMason Gooding.Heart Eyesearned $2.8 million this weekend at the box office, which was enough to help the film pass the$25 million mark domestically.Heart Eyeshas also earned a little over $2 billion at the international box office, which, when paired with its $26.7 million domestic total, gives the film a $28.9 million global gross.Heart Eyeswas written byPhillip Murphy,Christopher Landon, andMichael Kennedy, andJosh Rubendirected the film.

Heart Eyesmissed out on the #1 spot by $5 million during its first weekend in theaters; the film grossed $8.3 million to open at #2, leaving it well behindDog Man, the animated comedy starringPete Davidsonthat earned $13 million during its second weekend in theaters.Heart Eyesthen earned even more in its second weekend in theaters than it did during its debut, scoring $9.8 million, a 19% increase which is almost unprecedented. This $9.8 million was enough to landHeart Eyesthe #3 spot, falling behind the newly-premieredCaptain America: Brave New WorldandPaddington in Peru.Heart Eyeshas already lost roughly 100 theaters since it premiered over the weekend of February 7, and the film is poised to lose even more over the coming weeks.

What’s Next for ‘Heart Eyes’ Stars Jordana Brewster and Mason Gooding?

Mason Gooding has been confirmed to reprise his role asChad Meeks-Martin inScream 7, the upcoming horror sequel that lost starsJenna OrtegaandMelissa Barrerabut has addedJoel McHaleandAsa Germann. He’s also been set for roles inFloodplain(Maria Bakalova) andI Want Your Sex(Olivia Wilde). As for Brewster, the only project she’s attached to isFast X: Part 2, where she will reprise her role as Mia Toretto, but the film has been plagued with issues and has yet to even begin production or set a release date despite its prequel releasing in 2023.

Heart Eyesis still playing in most theaters everywhere. Stay tuned to Collider for morebox office updates on the filmand find tickets below for a showtime near you.