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Gerard Butler and O’Shea Jackson Jr. steal the box office crown with the debut of Den of Thieves 2: Pantera

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In a new twist, “Panther” snatched the crown from the previous champion last week, earning the number one spot at the box office in the sequel to “Den of Thieves”.

The movie titled “thriller,” which features Gerard Butler portraying an L.A. police officer pursuing O’Shea Jackson Jr.’s potential thief who intends to execute a major diamond heist in Europe, opened with a strong $15.5 million in domestic ticket sales over the weekend at the box office, as reported by Box Office Mojo, despite negative feedback from critics.

Despite critical disapproval, viewers awarded the action-adventure an impressive 78% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a B+ grade on CinemaScore.

According to David A. Gross from Franchise Entertainment Research, these films are primarily intended for viewers rather than film critics.

“Gerard Butler has firmly established himself as a leading action star, and stories featuring heroes battling villains tend to resonate globally. Therefore, international business ventures involving him are likely to be successful.

In the international market, the movie’s box office earnings haven’t started yet, and unfortunately, the initial domestic release didn’t bring in enough money to meet the film’s $40 million production cost.

Mufasa: The Lion King dropped down to second place after four weeks in theaters. 

Over the weekend, the prequel storyline for The Lion King, created by computers, earned approximately $13.2 million.

The family-oriented movie produced by Disney has proven to be extremely successful, raking in approximately $188.7 million within the U.S., and an additional $350.9 million overseas, totaling a staggering worldwide gross of about $539.67 million.

Third position was secured by Sonic the Hedgehog 3, the animated or live-action adaptation from the renowned video game series, which captivated audiences this weekend, accumulating a box office revenue of approximately $11 million.

The film has garnered widespread acclaim, generating over $384.8 million in revenue on a worldwide scale.

Audiences continue to sink their teeth into Nosferatu.

The movie titled “The Gothic Vampire Story” earned $6.8 million at the box office, with Lily-Rose Depp playing the role who captures the main character’s interest.

Glowing reviews and appearances on global stages have earned the thriller approximately $135.8 million in ticket sales across the globe.

Rounding out the top five was Disney’s Moana 2. 

After being in theaters for seven weeks, the animated film continues to captivate cinema-goers, earning a weekend total of approximately $6.5 million.

Wicked: Part One was still casting its spell, landing in sixth place earning $5 million. 

Due to the movie featuring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande becoming available for purchase and rental online, it was shown in fewer cinemas. It seems that many fans might choose to spend $29.99 to have multiple viewings of the film at home instead.

The Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown landed in seventh place.

Timothée Chalamet plays the role of the renowned folk singer who transitions into rock music in the movie directed by James Mangold. His performance earned him a Golden Globe nomination, and there’s been plenty of buzz about him possibly receiving an Academy Award nod for his depiction of Dylan.

The music-laced movie earned $5 million over the weekend. 

In a more casual and straightforward rephrasing: The erotic thriller “Babygirl,” featuring Nicole Kidman and Harris Dickenson, earned $3.1 million and climbed to the eighth spot at the box office.

The movie where Nicole Kidman portrays a powerful CEO, jeopardizing both her professional life and her family by embarking on an intense romance with a young intern, has won her the Best Actress Award from the National Board of Review, along with several other honors.

Game Changer, the latest entry from India to hit the US, debuted in ninth place. 

Starring Ram Charan, this movie features him portraying a principled law enforcer who combats widespread corruption through legitimate and open voting processes.

The action-adventure film opened simultaneously in approximately 800 U.S. cinemas, generating a robust $2.1 million from ticket purchases on its first day.

In a limited release, Pamela Anderson’s film “The Last Showgirl” entered the top ten charts at the tenth spot. As an actress experiencing a resurgence in her career, she plays a veteran Las Vegas showgirl who needs to prepare for the future after her performance is abruptly canceled.

The Last Showgirl earned $1.455 million from showings in 870 theaters across the US. 

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2025-01-13 02:03

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