Here are three movies that dominated the box office during the week of April 11 in previous years:
1 Year Ago (Week of April 11, 2024):
- Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire – This action-packed sequel brought together two iconic monsters, grossing approximately $103.3 million by April 11, 2024.
- Monkey Man – An action thriller that captivated audiences with its intense storyline and performances.
- Dune: Part Two – The continuation of the epic science fiction saga maintained a strong presence in theaters, contributing to its substantial box office success.
10 Years Ago (Week of April 11, 2015):
- Furious 7 – The seventh installment in the Fast & Furious franchise dominated the box office, earning $25.5 million on April 11, 2015.
- Home – An animated science fiction comedy that continued to perform well, grossing $8.1 million on the same day.
- The Longest Ride – A romantic drama that attracted audiences, bringing in $4.9 million on April 11, 2015.
20 Years Ago (Week of April 11, 2005):
- Sahara – An action-adventure film that led the box office during this period.
- Sin City – A neo-noir crime anthology that continued to draw audiences with its unique visual style.
- Fever Pitch – A romantic comedy blending baseball and romance, appealing to a broad audience.
30 Years Ago (Week of April 11, 1995):
- Bad Boys – An action-comedy starring Will Smith and Martin Lawrence, which topped the box office during this week.
- A Goofy Movie – An animated musical comedy that attracted family audiences, contributing to its box office success.
- Tommy Boy – A comedy featuring Chris Farley and David Spade, maintaining a strong presence in theaters.
40 Years Ago (Week of April 11, 1985):
- Ladyhawke – A fantasy adventure film that captured audiences with its medieval romance and action.
- Desperately Seeking Susan – A comedy-drama starring Madonna, which resonated with audiences and performed well at the box office.
- Cat’s Eye – A horror anthology film based on Stephen King’s short stories, attracting fans of the genre.
50 Years Ago (Week of April 11, 1975):
- Shampoo – A satirical comedy-drama that topped the box office, reflecting the social dynamics of the time.
- The Towering Inferno – A disaster film featuring an ensemble cast, continuing to draw audiences with its thrilling narrative.
- Young Frankenstein – A comedic take on classic horror films, maintaining its popularity and box office performance.
Please note that box office data from earlier decades may be less precise due to limited archival information.