Exhibitor Relations reported Sunday that the psychological horror film “Smile” topped the North American box office with an estimated $22 million in sales over the weekend, a record for a Paramount film.
This film follows a therapist (Sosie Bacon, daughter of Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick) whose grasp on reality begins to erode after she witnesses a shocking and gruesome event.
Furthermore, David A. Gross of Franchise Entertainment Research praised this opener as an excellent start for a new horror series.
In his view, such horror films tend to have low budgets and loyal audiences, which are two things studios are interested in.
“Don’t Worry Darling,” a psychological horror feature from Warner Bros., placed second for the Friday-through-Sunday period with $7.3 million in revenue.
Film ranking – thanks to Olivia Wilde
Last weekend, the film ranked No. 1 thanks to Olivia Wilde’s acting and directing, along with Florence Pugh, Chris Pine, and pop icon Harry Styles.
“The Woman King,” also down one spot, came in third with $7 million.
In this drama, multi-award winner Viola Davis leads an army of African warriors led by all-female soldiers.
Moreover, It took fourth place, with a total of $4.8 million, for Universal’s new release “Bros.” The movie — an uncommon romantic comedy from a major Hollywood studio — received “outstanding” reviews for its “knowing and relatable” humor.
Writer and co-writer
Moreover, As a co-writer and star, Billy Eichner contributed to the film’s script.
At $4.7 million, 20th Century’s re-release of 2009 blockbuster “Avatar” rounded out the top five.
Moreover, “Avatar: The Way of Water,” which will be released in December, is being developed as a sequel to the original film, which the studio hopes will help build interest in the sequel.
As a final round of the top 10, we have the following: It cost $4 million for the first part of Ponniyin Selvan.
It takes $2.82 million to make “Barbarian” A $1.41 million production, “Bullet Train” It cost $1.3 million to produce “DC League of Super-Pets.”
A $1.2 million budget set aside for “Top Gun: Maverick”. (The Associated Press)
