Here are three movies that dominated the box office during the week of March 14 in previous years:
1 Year Ago (Week of March 14, 2024):
- Dune: Part Two – The highly anticipated sequel to the science fiction epic, which grossed approximately $82.5 million in its opening weekend.
- Kung Fu Panda 4 – The latest installment in the animated martial arts comedy series, earning around $58 million in its opening weekend.
- Imaginary – A horror film that captivated audiences with its unique storyline, contributing to its strong box office performance.
10 Years Ago (Week of March 14, 2015):
- Cinderella – Disney’s live-action adaptation of the classic fairy tale, which opened to $67.9 million.
- Run All Night – An action thriller starring Liam Neeson, debuting with $11 million.
- Kingsman: The Secret Service – An action spy film that continued its strong performance, adding $6.2 million to its total gross.
20 Years Ago (Week of March 14, 2005):
- Robots – An animated adventure comedy that opened with $36 million.
- The Pacifier – A family comedy starring Vin Diesel, which earned $18.2 million in its second weekend.
- Be Cool – A crime-comedy sequel featuring John Travolta, adding $10.3 million to its gross.
30 Years Ago (Week of March 14, 1995):
- Outbreak – A medical disaster film about a viral outbreak, which opened with $13.4 million.
- Man of the House – A family comedy starring Chevy Chase and Jonathan Taylor Thomas, earning $8.9 million.
- The Brady Bunch Movie – A satirical comedy that continued its run with $5.2 million.
40 Years Ago (Week of March 14, 1985):
- Beverly Hills Cop – An action-comedy starring Eddie Murphy, maintaining a strong box office presence with $6.3 million.
- Witness – A crime thriller featuring Harrison Ford, earning $4.5 million.
- The Breakfast Club – A teen drama that continued to resonate with audiences, bringing in $3.6 million.
50 Years Ago (Week of March 14, 1975):
- The Godfather – The iconic crime film directed by Francis Ford Coppola, which had a significant impact on the box office during its release.
- The Towering Inferno – A disaster film about a fire in a skyscraper, featuring an ensemble cast including Paul Newman and Steve McQueen.
- Young Frankenstein – A comedy directed by Mel Brooks, parodying classic horror films, starring Gene Wilder.
Please note that box office data from earlier decades may be less precise due to limited archival information.