Here are three movies that dominated the box office during the week of March 28 in previous years:
1 Year Ago (Week of March 28, 2024):
- Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire – This action-packed sequel brought together two iconic monsters, grossing $80 million in its opening weekend, making it the highest-grossing Godzilla film to date.
- Kung Fu Panda 4 – The latest installment in the animated martial arts comedy series continued to perform well, contributing to its global box office success.
- Civil War – An independent film that surprised many by topping the box office with a $25.7 million opening, marking the best-ever debut for studio A24.
10 Years Ago (Week of March 28, 2015):
- Home – An animated science fiction comedy film that opened at number one, earning $52.1 million in its debut weekend.
- Get Hard – A comedy starring Will Ferrell and Kevin Hart, debuting with $33.8 million.
- Insurgent – The second film in the Divergent series continued its strong performance, adding to its impressive box office totals.
20 Years Ago (Week of March 28, 2005):
- Guess Who – A comedy film that opened at number one, earning $20.7 million in its debut weekend.
- Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous – The sequel to the popular comedy starring Sandra Bullock, debuting with $14.0 million.
- The Ring Two – The horror sequel continued its run, adding to its cumulative earnings.
30 Years Ago (Week of March 28, 1995):
- Tommy Boy – A comedy film starring Chris Farley and David Spade, which opened at number one.
- Outbreak – The medical disaster film about a viral outbreak continued to attract audiences.
- Dolores Claiborne – The psychological thriller, based on Stephen King’s novel, maintained a strong presence in theaters.
40 Years Ago (Week of March 28, 1985):
- Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment – The comedy sequel led the box office, drawing audiences with its humor.
- The Breakfast Club – The iconic teen drama continued to perform well, becoming a defining film of the decade.
- Witness – The crime thriller starring Harrison Ford maintained its strong box office presence.
50 Years Ago (Week of March 28, 1975):
- The Godfather Part II – The critically acclaimed sequel continued to draw audiences, solidifying its place in cinematic history.
- Young Frankenstein – Mel Brooks’ parody of classic horror films maintained its popularity, becoming a comedy staple.
- Blazing Saddles – Another Mel Brooks classic, this satirical Western continued to entertain audiences nationwide.
Please note that box office data from earlier decades may be less precise due to limited archival information.