‘Novocaine’ leads numbingly slow weekend at domestic box office

'Novocaine' leads slow box office weekend

Five new movies opened wide in North American theaters this weekend including a starry spy picture from Steven Soderbergh, an A24 thriller, a Looney Tunes movie and a high concept action-comedy with "The Boys" star Jack Quaid. But the myriad…

‘Novocaine’ packs a punch

Since their inception, action movies have been the subject of a polarizing debate. Cinephiles hate them and argue that they've ruined cinema. Casual movie fanatics and sarcastic dads across the globe believe they're the best films ever created. While there's definitely an argument to be made against the cliche, overdone blockbuster action movie, the genre has produced more than a few gems in the last few decades. And while "Novocaine" won't be r…

‘Novocaine’ Grossed Awfully Low for No. 1 at the Box Office, but There’s Been Worse

The number one movie in America this weekend was 'Novocaine,' which reached it with just $8.7 million, but other films have hit No. 1 with less.

Box Office Report: So Give Me Novocaine

So many new major releases in theatres this past weekend and so little interest from the general public. I won't relitigate the endless 'are cinemas dying' debate because it makes me sad but seeing two original adult-oriented movies and a... Read more...

No pain, still gain: 'Novocaine' debuts at #1 at box office

Disney/Randy Holmes Novocaine debuted at #1 during a slow weekend at the box office. According to Box Office Mojo, the action film, starring Jack Quaid as a man who can’t feel pain, brought in $8.7 million in its opening frame, which was good enough to fend off the competition. Former #1 Mickey 17 dropped down to #2 with $7.51 million earned its second week, followed closely by the spy thriller Black Bag, which took the #3 spot with $7.5 million…

‘Novocaine’ leads numbingly slow weekend at domestic box office - Wilmington News Journal

By Lindsey Bahr AP Film Writer Five new movies opened wide in North American theaters this weekend including a starry spy picture from Steven Soderbergh, an A24 thriller, a Looney Tunes movie and a high concept action-comedy with “The Boys” star Jack Quaid. But the myriad options did not result in box office gold. When final receipts are tallied Monday, it’s likely going be the lowest-grossing weekend of the year to date with around $54 million …