In the movies, “The Wild Robot” did really well and made $35 million in ticket sales. It’s a story about a robot and a gosling that many people liked. The movie got an A grade from audiences and is expected to make a lot of money. On the other hand, “Megalopolis” didn’t do as well. It only made $4 million, which was disappointing for the director Francis Ford Coppola. He had spent a lot of his own money on the movie. Despite this, Coppola wasn’t worried about money. He wanted to make a movie that meant something to him. Other popular movies at the box office were “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” in second place and “Transformers One” in third place. The movie “Devara: Part 1” also did well, earning $5.1 million. Overall, family movies have been doing really well this year.
Vocabulary List:
- Disappointing /ˌdɪs.əˈpɔɪnt.ɪŋ/ (adjective): Causing a feeling of sadness or displeasure because something did not happen as expected.
- Expectation /ˌɛk.spɛkˈteɪ.ʃən/ (noun): A strong belief that something will happen or be the case.
- Overall /ˌoʊ.vərˈɔːl/ (adverb): Taking everything into account.
- Popular /ˈpɑː.pjʊ.lər/ (adjective): Well-liked or admired by many people.
- Families /ˈfæm.ɪ.liz/ (noun): Groups of related individuals usually consisting of parents and their children.
- Earning /ˈɜːrnɪŋ/ (verb): Receiving money as a return for work done or investment.
How much do you know?
How much did "The Wild Robot" make in ticket sales?
What is the story of "The Wild Robot" about?
How did audiences grade "The Wild Robot"?
Which movie made $4 million in ticket sales?
Who directed "Megalopolis"?
Which movie came in second place at the box office?