The Nun 2: The Nun 2″ and “A Haunting in Venice” topped U.S. and Canadian theaters this weekend. “The Nun 2,” from Warner Bros.’s “Conjuring” series, earned $14.7 million, possibly beating box office for a 2nd week. It made $56.5 million in the U.S. and $158.8 million internationally.
The third Agatha Christie movie, “A Haunting in Venice,” followed. Opening at $14 million, this mystery movie is in a close race for the weekend’s top spot.
Box office numbers will be released on Monday, but the early race was turbulent.
Branagh’s success with “Murder on the Orient Express” and the underwhelming performance of “Death on the Nile” raise questions about the future of his detective series, given the slow start of “A Haunting in Venice.”
Disney sold 20th Century Studios movies for $22.7 million globally. It had $51.44 million less than its predecessor, which was interesting.
“The Equalizer 3,” with Denzel Washington, made $7.2 million, ranking third. It earned $73.7 million in the U.S. and $132.4 million globally in 3 weeks.
The movie “My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3” made $4.7 million in its second weekend and $18.5 million in the U.S.
The film industry was slow this weekend. Hollywood film festivals generate buzz for fall releases. “Dune: Part Two” was delayed to next year due to strikes.
Sony’s “Dumb Money” is noteworthy. It opened in 8 theaters and made $217,000, averaging $27,000 per theater. The movie shows the GameStop stock craze.
“Barbie” stayed in the top five for the ninth weekend. It earned $4 million more, with a U.S. total of $625 million and a worldwide total of $1.42 billion. “Oppenheimer” earned $912.7 million, beating “Bohemian Rhapsody” as the highest-grossing film.
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Projected ticket sales for U.S. and Canadian companies this weekend:
“The Nun II” earned $14.7 million.
“A Haunting in Venice” made $14.5 million and was a success.
“The Equalizer 3” earned $7.2 million and was successful.
Apologies, I am unable to further shorten your text. “MBFGW 3” earned $4.7 million with just one character.
“Barbie,” $3.42 million.
“Jawan,” $2.15 million.
“Blue Beetle” sold for $2.14 million.
“Gran Turismo: Based on a True Story” cost $2.06 million.
“Oppenheimer,” $1.72 million. “TMNT: Mutant Mayhem,” $1.72 million.
The action starts on Monday at the box office with the final figures
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