Just when you thought the entertainment world couldn’t get more chaotic, the latest box office numbers have dropped, and boy, are they a wild ride.

The cinematic landscape is currently dominated by a scaly, unexpected hero: the live-action “How to Train Your Dragon” remake, which has been breathing fire at the box office with a whopping $358.2 million worldwide. Meanwhile, Pixar’s latest offering, “Elio,” is experiencing what can only be described as an epic faceplant.

A Pixar Stumble

With a mere $21 million opening weekend, “Elio” has officially secured its place in the record books - and not in a good way. It’s now the lowest-performing Pixar film ever, which is saying something for a studio that’s historically been a box office powerhouse. The sci-fi adventure about a boy dreaming of alien encounters seems to have missed its cosmic connection with audiences.

Zombie Invasion and Franchise Revivals

But wait, there’s more! The zombie genre isn’t done yet, with “28 Years Later” shambling into theaters and nabbing a respectable $30 million opening. Director Danny Boyle has officially launched the biggest opening weekend of his career, proving that post-apocalyptic narratives still have some bite.

The Summer Blockbuster Battlefield

With schools out and summer in full swing, the movie market is a cutthroat arena. Disney’s live-action “Lilo & Stitch” continues to charm audiences, while upcoming releases like “F1” and “Megan 2.0” are waiting in the wings to battle for moviegoer attention.

The takeaway? In Hollywood, today’s dragon is tomorrow’s forgotten lizard, and the box office remains as unpredictable as a Silicon Valley startup’s stock price.