The Blumhouse evil-doll horror film M3gan got off to a killer start, debuting with $30.2 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates, while Avatar: The Way of Water continued its box-office reign in the top spot.
got off to a killer start, debuting with $30.2 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates, whileM3gan
, about a robot companion built for a young girl after her parents are killed in a car accident, rode strong buzz and viral dancing memes to an above-expectations debut. In the low-budget slasher, starring Allison Williams, Blumhouse and producer James Wan crafted Hollywood’s first hit of the new year, likely spawning a new high-concept horror franchise.
Audiences gave the PG-13 film a “B” CinemaScore—though reviews were stronger for the modern, techy twist on adrew audiences largely in 2D showings, large-format screens continued to be soaked up by James Cameron’sThe 3D three-hour sequel remained No. 1 for the fourth straight week in US and Canadian theaters with $45 million in sales.
Cameron’s sci-fi spectacle has now surpassed $500 million domestically and $1.7 billion globally. After dominating the otherwise lackluster holiday corridor, thescored $50.3 million in its fourth weekend. Thealready ranks as the seventh highest grossing film ever, not accounting for inflation—a total particularly owed to its strong overseas performance. The film’s $1.2 billion in international ticket sales exceeds that of any film released since the start of the pandemic.
is proving a modest exception. The A24 indie starring Brendan Fraser ranked seventh in its fifth week of release with $1.5 million and a cumulative total of $8.6 million—a good return for a film that cost an estimated $3 million to make. AP
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