This Week In Cinema – Week of April 18, 2025

Here are three movies that dominated the box office during the week of April 18 in previous years:

1 Year Ago (Week of April 18, 2024):

1. Civil War – Alex Garland’s dystopian film continued its strong performance, earning $1,634,364 on April 18, 2024, and totaling $33,756,662 by that date. ​
2. Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire – This action-packed sequel maintained its appeal, grossing $878,953 on April 18, 2024, contributing to a cumulative total of $162,161,510. ​
3. Kung Fu Panda 4 – The animated martial arts comedy continued to draw audiences, earning $423,370 on April 18, 2024, with a total gross of $175,382,475. ​

10 Years Ago (Week of April 18, 2015):

1. Furious 7 – The seventh installment in the Fast & Furious franchise dominated the box office, earning $12,922,640 on April 18, 2015, and totaling $286,601,120 by that date. ​
2. Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2 – This comedy sequel performed well, grossing $10,087,037 on April 18, 2015, contributing to a cumulative total of $17,380,758. ​
3. Unfriended – The horror film attracted audiences, earning $5,998,410 on April 18, 2015, with a total gross of $12,818,520. ​

20 Years Ago (Week of April 18, 2005):

1. The Amityville Horror – This horror remake led the box office, earning $1,773,429 on April 18, 2005, with a total gross of $25,280,436. ​
2. Sahara – An action-adventure film that continued to draw audiences, grossing $882,781 on April 18, 2005, contributing to a cumulative total of $37,300,259. ​
3. Sin City – The neo-noir crime anthology maintained its appeal, earning $573,000 on April 18, 2005, with a total gross of $61,875,000. ​

30 Years Ago (Week of April 18, 1995):

1. Bad Boys – This action-comedy starring Will Smith and Martin Lawrence topped the box office, earning $1,212,072 on April 18, 1995, with a total gross of $35,119,947. ​
2. A Goofy Movie – The animated family film continued to perform well, contributing to its overall success during this period.
3. Tommy Boy – The comedy featuring Chris Farley and David Spade maintained a strong presence in theaters, adding to its cumulative earnings.

40 Years Ago (Week of April 18, 1985):

1. Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment – The comedy sequel led the box office, drawing audiences with its humor. ​
2. Moving Violations – A comedy film that attracted viewers during its release.
3. Ladyhawke – A fantasy adventure film that garnered attention, contributing to its box office performance.

50 Years Ago (Week of April 18, 1975):

1. Shampoo – This satirical comedy-drama topped the box office, reflecting the social dynamics of the time. ​
2. The Return of the Pink Panther – The comedic caper continued to draw audiences, adding to its cumulative earnings.
3. Jaws – Although released later in 1975, this thriller became a significant box office success, influencing future blockbuster releases.

Please note that box office data from earlier decades may be less precise due to limited archival information.