Dragon Ball fans flock to theaters in early box office reports

Last Updated on August 22, 2022

Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero is leading the weekend box office having pulled in a healthy $4 Million in Thursday previews on its way to an expected $21-$23 Million opening blowing past the $15 Million total that was expected earlier in the week. This is a big win for studio Crunchyroll’s release strategy for the film, picking what appears to be the perfect weekend to release a targeted film such as this. 

Coming in second on the lower end of projections is the Idris Elba starring Beast. Reviews for the film have been fairly positive saying it doesn’t reinvent the wheel but is an enjoyable way to kill an hour and a half. Our own Chris Bumbray called it a pleasant surprise in his 8 out of 10 review of the film. 

The rest of the box office is filled in with your summer hanger ons with Bullet Train, Top Gun: Maverick and DC’s League of Super-Pets rounding out the top five.

However, I must admit a miss in my earlier predictions, as the horror comedy Bodies Bodies Bodies is only expected to pull in $2.3 Million this weekend for a tenth place finish.

Were you part of the loyal fan base that rushed out to see the new Dragon Ball Super film? Or are you waiting for some bigger titles to hit before you make your way back to the theater? Let us know in the comments.