Dog Man, the DreamWorks Animation caper, has led the domestic box office for a second weekend in a row. The film is expected to top the competition despite projecting a sizable drop in its sophomore outing. Its $36 million debut earned $3.2 million on its second Friday, and it is now forecasting a 62% fall over the three-day frame.
Meanwhile, Sony’s release of Heart Eyes and Ke Huy Quan actioner Love Hurts are landing in second and third place, respectively, with more tepid opening weekends. Universal’s Dog Man is still well-positioned considering its modest $40 million production budget, which will pass $54 million through the first 10 days.
Sony’s Heart Eyes earned $3.7 million across Friday and previews from 3,102 locations, projecting upwards of $8.5 million over the three-day frame. The horror/rom-com mash-up has a modest $18 million production budget and is hoping to draw moviegoers through the seasonally appropriate Valentine’s Day weekend.
Universal’s Love Hurts earned $2.6 million across Friday and previews from 3,055 venues, forecasting a rather meager $6.0 million opening. The actioner carries a modest $18 million production budget but will have to overcome some terrible reviews and a chilly C+ grade on Cinema Score to turn a profit theatrically.
Disney’s Mufasa: The Lion King is sliding to fourth place after earning $1 million on Friday, with its strong foothold in the market. Warner Bros. and New Line’s Companion rounded out the top five, taking a hefty fall despite strong reviews and a positive Cinema Score grade of B+.
Source: https://variety.com/2025/film/box-office/box-office-heart-eyes-love-hurts-opening-day-dog-man-1236300788