Black Phone 2, a horror sequel starring Ethan Hawke, claimed the top spot at the North American box office with $26.5 million as spooky season gains momentum ahead of Halloween, industry estimates showed Sunday.
Tron: Ares, the latest installment in Disney’s sci-fi franchise, followed a disappointing debut with $11.1 million in its second week, placing second in the United States and Canada, Exhibitor Relations reported.
The action film, which stars Jared Leto, Greta Lee, and Evan Peters, centers on mankind’s first encounter with artificial intelligence in the real world. Experts and trade outlets said it cost about $180 million to produce.
Good Fortune, comedian Aziz Ansari’s directorial debut, opened in third place with $6.2 million. The Lionsgate body-swap comedy stars Seth Rogen, Keanu Reeves, and Ansari.
Paul Thomas Anderson’s action thriller One Battle After Another, starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Sean Penn, landed in fourth place with $4 million over the Friday-to-Sunday period. DiCaprio plays a washed-up far-left revolutionary pulled back into action to help his daughter, while Penn portrays his ruthless military rival.
Roofman, starring Channing Tatum in the true story of a soldier-turned-thief who escapes prison and hides out in a toy store, rounded out the top five with $3.7 million.
Rounding out the top 10 are Truth & Treason with $2.7 million, Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie with $1.7 million, The Conjuring: Last Rites with $1.6 million, and After the Hunt with $1.56 million. Soul on Fire and Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle tied at $1.3 million each. AFP
