The Nun spooked audiences to the tune of $53 million this weekend easily beating out perennial August winner Crazy Rich Asians. The second new release Peppermintperformed within expectations earning a modest $13.2 million.
Read MoreThe drop of 5.7% according to Box Office Mojo would place the film in the top 30 since 1982. If you remove Christmas week releases - it cracks the top 10.
Read More“…Despite all of this, however, The Meg does its job as an action film, almost literally throwing sharks at everyone to fend off…”
Read MoreCrazy Rich Asians is the real wildcard - strong pre-sales and a mid week release (close to $6 million Wednesday) has it looking to sneak just ahead of the Meg.
Read Morethis weekend featured major releases that not only met expectations but The Meg doubled its $20-22 million projection with an incredible $44.5 million opening weekend.
Read MoreOur question to you is this: Judging by the success of similar style films like Get Out - why would Focus Features decide to release Blackkklansman to only 2/3 of possible theaters?
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