• The weekend box office was relatively weak, with the highly anticipated prequel "Furiosa" and the new Garfield movie both underperforming. "Furiosa," a prequel to the 2015 hit "Mad Max: Fury Road," debuted at number one but fell short of expectations, earning only $21.5 million. Similarly, the new Garfield movie, "Garfield," opened with a disappointing $13.2 million.
• The article suggests that the poor performance of these two films may be indicative of a larger trend in the movie industry, where audiences are becoming more selective and less willing to turn out for films that don't generate significant buzz or appeal. This could be due to a variety of factors, including the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the abundance of streaming options, and the increasing competition for moviegoers' attention.
• The article also notes that the top-grossing film of the weekend was "The Super Mario Bros. Movie," which continued its strong run, earning $13.3 million in its sixth week. This suggests that audiences are still willing to turn out for well-established franchises and properties that have built a strong following over time.