Neon's occult-tinged horror mystery film "Longlegs" shocked the box office with a $22.6 million opening, surpassing the high-budget rom-com "Fly Me to the Moon." With stellar reviews and a creepy performance by Nicolas Cage, "Longlegs" utilized a unique marketing campaign reminiscent of past cult favorites to build anticipation. Director Osgood Perkins and star Maika Monroe capitalized on the film's success, boosting their careers. Despite this, "Despicable Me 4" retained the top spot with $44.6 million in its second weekend. On the other hand, "Fly Me to the Moon," financed by Apple Original Films, opened to a disappointing $10 million. While the film is likely to lose money theatrically, its target audience of 45+ may provide longevity. The summer box office, while behind last year, shows promising signs of recovery with anticipated releases like "Twisters" and "Deadpool & Wolverine."