Box office breakdown: 'Hoppers' debuts at No. 1 as 'The Bride' bombs

In a weekend of stark contrasts at the box office, Pixar’s original animated feature “Hoppers” soared to the top, while Warner Bros.’ highly anticipated horror film “The Bride” suffered a catastrophic debut.

“Hoppers” opened at No. 1 with a strong $46 million from 4,000 North American theaters. The family-friendly film, which carries a reported production budget of $150 million, has been met with overwhelming audience and critical approval, earning an “A” CinemaScore and a 94% on Rotten Tomatoes. With an additional $42 million from international markets, its global total now stands at $88 million. The success marks a significant win for Pixar’s original storytelling, which has struggled to find its footing in recent years.

In sharp contrast, director Maggie Gyllenhaal’s “The Bride,” a feminist reimagining of “The Bride of Frankenstein,” cratered in its opening weekend. The film grossed a dismal $7.3 million from 3,304 theaters, landing far below industry projections of $10-$15 million. The $90 million production was further hampered by a “C+” CinemaScore and lackluster reviews, signaling poor word-of-mouth. With a global opening of just $13.6 million, “The Bride” is shaping up to be one of the year’s first major box office bombs, snapping Warner Bros.’ recent winning streak.

Elsewhere on the charts, “Scream 7” secured second place with $17.3 million in its second weekend, experiencing a steep 74% drop. The slasher sequel has now amassed $149.4 million globally. “GOAT” held steady in fourth place with $6.6 million in its fourth weekend, while “Wuthering Heights” rounded out the top five with $3.8 million, bringing its impressive global total to $213 million.