Though the opening weekend for “Mean Girls” 2024 doesn’t quite reach the heights of the original movie after adjusting for inflation, it still puts the remake on a clear path to profit. According to Variety, the film had a relatively slim budget of just $36 million, so its break-even point is in the ballpark of $100 million — a target that it should easily hit after a $30 million-plus domestic debut. “Mean Girls” also opened in a number of major international markets this weekend, including Australia, Mexico, and Brazil, but it won’t land in the UK and Ireland until next week.
The lacklustre reviews and audience response will probably lead to a steeper drop-off than the original film, which had strong legs and played in theaters for more than four months, ultimately grossing over $130 million worldwide. But there isn’t much in terms of direct competition over the rest of January, so it wouldn’t be surprising if “Mean Girls” ends up being the queen bee next weekend as well.