Tennis Drama ‘Challengers’ Serves Aces at Box-Office
Tennis drama “Challengers” swiftly aced the competition in its opening weekend, smashing box-office records with a remarkable $15 million in ticket sales, based on studio estimates unveiled on Sunday. Amazon Studios and MGM deftly served the film, starring Zendaya, across 3,477 bustling locations in the United States and Canada.
‘Unsung Hero’ Seeks Recognition in Second Place
In a valiant effort, faith-based film “Unsung Hero” found itself in a commendable second place, amassing an estimated $7.8 million from 2,832 theaters. The movie, shepherded by Lionsgate, chronicles the true story of the Smallbone family’s heartening journey from Australia to the United States as they seamlessly waded through the country music scene.
‘Godzilla x Kong’ Roars in Third Place
Thundering into third place was “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” with $7.2 million in its illustrious fifth weekend. A24’s “Civil War” followed closely in fourth place, accumulating $7 million in its triumphant third weekend, hoisting its domestic total to a staggering $56.2 million. Meanwhile, the gripping horror flick “Abigail” conjured up $5.3 million, firmly securing fifth place.
Exciting Lineup Ahead
The curtain rises on the summer movie season next week with the highly-anticipated premiere of action-comedy “The Fall Guy,” boasting the stellar cast of Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt, promising a thrilling cinematic experience for eager movie enthusiasts.
Box-Office Standings
1. “Challengers,” $15 million.
2. “Unsung Hero,” $7.8 million.
3. “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire,” $7.2 million.
4. “Civil War,” $7 million.
5. “Abigail,” $5.3 million.
6. “The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare,” $3.9 million
7. “Kung Fu Panda 4,” $3.6 million.
8. “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire,” $3.3 million.
9. “Dune: Part Two,” $2 million.
10. “Boy Kills World,” $1.7 million.