Box Office: Ryan Gosling’s ‘The Fall Guy’ Lands $10.4 Million Opening Day

Ryan Gosling's "The Fall Guy," an action-romance film by Universal, opened to a modest $10.4 million from 4,002 locations, including preview screenings. The movie, which cost $130 million to produce, is projected to earn $28 million over its opening weekend, falling short of the anticipated $30-$35 million. Directed by David Leitch, the film faces high expectations by releasing in a prime May slot, traditionally reserved for major blockbusters.

Additionally, other films like Sony's horror "Tarot" and Disney's re-release of "Star Wars: Episode I — The Phantom Menace" also made their mark this weekend. "Tarot" garnered $2.5 million, aiming for a fourth-place finish, while "The Phantom Menace" is set for third place with significant earnings on "Star Wars" day. Meanwhile, "Challengers" and "Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire" continue to perform well, with the latter pushing towards becoming the second-highest grossing release in North America this year.