Horror films continue to triumph in the American box office. Just a few weeks ago, M. Night Shyamalan's 'Split' became the underdog success. Now, another film of the genre snatches the first place of 'The LEGO Batman movie'. And that Warner's animated film was leading the top 5 for two consecutive weeks.
Jordan Peele has made his big screen debut as director of 'Get Out'. The horror and suspense film has succeeded in overthrowing 'The LEGO Batman movie'. The actor's feature debut has garnered $30.5 million in its premiere, earning the second highest average of the week, $10.976 per movie. This film focuses on Chris Washington, played by Daniel Kaluuya, a young African American who visits the family of his white girlfriend Rose (Alison Williams). But as the story progresses, the family reunion becomes much more murky.
In this way, 'The LEGO Batman movie' falls to second place in the ranking with 19 million dollars. The animated film by Chris McKay has enjoyed his spot at the top for two weeks. In fact, in its release it surpassed 'Fifty Shades Darker', but the sinister film of Peele, that by the way terrified thousands of spectators in the Sundance Film Festival, has completely changed the rankings.
'John Wick: Chapter Two' with Keanu Reeves resuming his role again, has done much better. This action thriller directed by Chad Stahelski climbs for the top 5 to take third place and $9 million in revenue. And despite suffering a loss of 44.5% of revenues, has already accumulated 74.4 million dollars in total.
'The Great Wall' is positioned in fourth place with 8.7 million dollars, surpassing 'Fifty Shades Darker' in its second week on the billboard. This week it again suffered losses of 52.9% of income. In total, the controversial film starring Matt Damon accrues a total of $ 34.4 million.
'Fifty Shades Darker', the second entry into the franchise, closes the top 5 with 7.7 million dollars. Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan return to play their respective characters of Anastasia Steele and Christian Gray. Rated by Johnson as an "epic love story", this second part develops the stormy romance between the protagonists and includes new characters like Leila, played by Bella Heathcote or Taylor, who is played by Max Martini. An "authentic thriller" that incidentally continues to ramp up in the Spanish box office.
The highest grossing film of the Oscars
Generally, films rated highly at the Oscars are not the best performing in the box office. In fact, they usually go unnoticed on most occasions. This year isn't too different from the others, and in general, the films nominated for best film have not been big blockbusters, except for some of them that have enjoyed a good reception at the box office. The films nominated for best film have not been big blockbusters, except for some of them that have enjoyed a good reception at the box office.
In the case of 'Hidden Figures'. The real-life drama of Theodore Melfi is the highest grossing film in the United States among all the nominees for best film. In fact, it has managed to lead the American box office during several consecutive weeks, accumulating 148.5 million dollars in total. However, in the international context is not the film with more revenue.
For some reason, the music of Damien Chazelle has become a total phenomenon. 'La La Land' won six awards at the Oscars. It's the highest-grossing film in the world (currently totaling $ 368.9 million worldwide). Although in the United States it has not gone bad either (140.8 million dollars). With a budget of 30 million dollars, we could say that not only has triumphed among the critics, but also has been well received in theaters.
And the last to stand on this improvised top is 'Arrival'. The film by Denis Villeneuve has grossed $ 100.3 million in the United States, and $ 196.9 million worldwide. 'Hacksaw Ridge' ($ 175 million), Mel Gibson's latest film as director, does not stray too far from the mysterious drama.
As for 'Moonlight' (22.2 million dollars worldwide), and it won the Oscar for Best Picture, 'Hell or High Water' ($ 27 million worldwide), 'Fences' (58.2 million Of dollars), Lion ($ 88.7 million) and 'Manchester by the Sea' ($ 61.4 million), have not had the same fate.
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