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In a weekend dominated by Disney’s ‘Lilo & Stitch,’ the highly anticipated John Wick spinoff ‘Ballerina’ fell short of expectations. The Disney juggernaut secured its third consecutive week at the top of the box office charts, adding $32.5 million domestically, bringing its North American total to $335.8 million and global earnings to $772.6 million. Meanwhile, ‘Ballerina,’ directed by Len Wiseman and starring Ana de Armas, debuted with $25 million from 3,409 theaters in the U.S. and Canada, significantly lower than initial projections of $35 to $40 million. Despite positive critic reviews and audience exit polls, the film’s performance was underwhelming. Internationally, ‘Ballerina’ earned $26 million from 82 countries, pushing its global opening to $51 million. With a reported production budget of $90 million, much of the cost was offset by foreign pre-sales. As the first spinoff in the John Wick franchise, ‘Ballerina’ recorded the second-lowest opening in the series, surpassing only the original 2014 film, which opened at $14 million. The franchise has collectively grossed over $1 billion worldwide. Paul Dergarabedian, senior media analyst for Comscore, noted that ‘Ballerina’ is playing like a true original rather than a typical franchise film, which could benefit its long-term performance. The film may see a stronger second weekend as it competes with family-focused ‘How to Train Your Dragon.’ Elsewhere, ‘Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning’ slid to third place with $15 million, while ‘Karate Kid: Legends’ and ‘Final Destination: Bloodlines’ rounded out the top five. Wes Anderson’s ‘The Phoenician Scheme’ expanded nationwide, earning $6.3 million, and the anime ‘Dan Da Dan: Evil Eye’ debuted in the top 10 with $3.1 million. Overall, the box office is up 26% compared to the same period in 2024.

Legendary British rock band The Who is set to bid farewell to North America with a final tour this summer. Frontman Roger Daltrey and guitarist Pete Townshend confirmed the details of “The Song Is Over North America Farewell Tour” on Thursday, named after their iconic 1971 track. The tour will feature a retrospective of their six-decade career, kicking off in Florida on August 16 and concluding in Las Vegas on September 28, with stops in major cities like New York, Toronto, Los Angeles, and Vancouver. The band, which rose to global fame in the 1970s, became a powerhouse in the music industry, headlining events like Woodstock and filling stadiums worldwide. Daltrey, 81, and Townshend, 79, have remained a dynamic duo despite the loss of drummer Keith Moon in 1978 and bassist John Entwistle in 2002. Townshend reflected on their journey, stating, “Roger and I still carry the banner for Keith, John, and our loyal fans. It’s been the best job I could ever have had.” The Who’s influence on rock music is undeniable, with hits like “My Generation,” “Baba O’Reilly,” and “Won’t Get Fooled Again” defining the genre. Their albums “Tommy” and “Quadrophenia” were even adapted into successful films. Ticket pre-sales begin May 13, with general sales starting May 16. While this marks the end of their North American performances, the band has not yet confirmed plans for a U.K. farewell tour. Daltrey humorously remarked, “Let’s see if we survive this one first.”