LOS ANGELES (Variety.com) - After a close race for the top spot in North America...
LOS ANGELES - After a close race for the top spot in North America, Universal and DreamWorks’ “How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World” pulled ahead to secure the domestic box office crown.
While “How to Train Your Dragon 3” fended off newcomers to repeat No. 1, Tyler Perry’s “A Madea Family Funeral” still had a solid start of its own. Perry bid a farewell to his long-running Madea character in the 11th and final installment in the 15-year franchise. It opened ahead of expectations, pocketing $27 million from 2,442 theaters.
Meanwhile, Universal’s “Green Book” benefited from Oscar glory. The film expanded back to 2,600 screens after nabbing the Academy Award for best picture. It secured fifth place in its 16th weekend of release, amassing $4.7 million. The road-trip drama had a slow start when it first debuted in November, but “Green Book” has been chugging along in theaters and saw a sizable bump in ticket sales after getting some awards love.
Otherwise, a number of holdovers rounded out the top five. Third place went to Fox’s “Alita: Battle Angel,” which earned $7 million in its third weekend of release. Produced by James Cameron and directed by Robert Rodriguez, the sci-fi adventure has pocketed $72.5 million at the domestic box office. The cyborg heroine is resonating overseas, where “Alita” has generated $278 million.
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