• "A Quiet Place Part II" had a strong opening weekend at the box office, earning $48.4 million over the Memorial Day holiday. This marks the best opening weekend for a film since the COVID-19 pandemic began, surpassing the previous record holder "Godzilla vs. Kong." The film's success is a positive sign for the recovery of the movie theater industry, which has struggled during the pandemic.

• Meanwhile, Kevin Costner's new film "Horizon" had a disappointing debut, earning only $1.3 million over the holiday weekend. This is a far cry from the success of Costner's previous Western film "Yellowstone," which has become a hit TV series. "Horizon" faced stiff competition from blockbusters like "A Quiet Place Part II" and "Top Gun: Maverick," which likely contributed to its lackluster performance.

• The article also notes that the box office numbers for the Memorial Day weekend were generally strong, with several films performing well. This suggests that audiences are eager to return to theaters and that the movie industry may be on the path to recovery, despite the ongoing challenges posed by the pandemic.