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Horror Film “Sinners” Dominates Box Office Charts on Good Friday
The new horror movie, “Sinners,” seized the top spot at the box office on Good Friday, its opening day, accumulating $19.2 million in revenue, according to data from The Numbers. This strong debut indicates a successful start for the film, potentially setting the stage for a lucrative theatrical run. The thriller, starring Michael B. Jordan, is already generating buzz and is expected to continue its impressive performance throughout the weekend.
“Sinners” Opens Strong
Critics have offered positive assessments of “Sinners,” with The Post describing it as an “intoxicating Southern vampire flick.” The publication also lauded Michael B. Jordan’s performance, noting his convincing and charismatic portrayal of twin brothers in the film.
Industry analysts predict “Sinners” could gross up to $42 million domestically over this opening weekend, establishing it as a box office frontrunner.
“A Minecraft Movie” Takes Second Place
After reigning supreme for two weeks, “A Minecraft Movie,” the family-friendly adventure based on the popular video game, was displaced from the number one position. The film secured the second slot on Friday, earning $16 million.
Entering its third weekend in theaters, “A Minecraft Movie” is projected to achieve approximately $45 million in revenue, demonstrating continued audience interest.
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“The King of Kings” Enters Top Three
The family-oriented film “The King of Kings,” centered on the life of Jesus, debuted in third place. The movie, released just ahead of the Easter holiday, garnered $6.6 million on Friday.
Industry forecasts suggest “The King of Kings” will likely generate up to $18 million in total earnings throughout the current weekend.
“The Amateur” Lands in Fourth Position
“The Amateur,” the thriller starring Rami Malek, moved down to fourth place in box office rankings, securing $2.3 million in revenue on Friday.
Projections indicate “The Amateur” could accumulate as much as $8 million in earnings during this weekend period.
“Warfare” Completes Top Five
“Warfare,” a war film co-written by U.S. Navy SEAL Ray Mendoza, drawing from his Iraq War experiences, maintained its fifth-place position with over $1.6 million in sales on Friday’s charts.
The film is expected to generate up to $5 million in revenue by the end of the weekend.
In related news, major cinema chains including AMC, Cinemark, and Regal are offering discounted tickets to moviegoers with military identification for “Warfare” throughout the weekend.