The film, which earned a B CinemaScore overall, was graded stronger by younger audiences, many of whom will have extra days off soon for spring break. Jeff Goldstein, Warner Bros.’ head of domestic distribution, said the weekend “far exceeded everyone’s expectations,” and he predicts Monday actuals might come in higher than the estimated $61 million. It’s the second in the planned “monster universe” following the latest “Godzilla,” which grossed $529.1 million worldwide in 2014. and Legendary’s “Kong: Skull Island” stars Tom Hiddleston, Brie Larson and Samuel L. LOS ANGELES (AP) - It was a battle of the beasts at the box office this weekend, and King Kong emerged as the definitive victor over Wolverine.Īccording to studio estimates Sunday, “Kong: Skull Island” amassed $61 million in its first weekend in theaters, surpassing expectations and easily beating out “Logan,” which is now in its second weekend. MGM is owned by a group of former creditors including Highland Capital, Anchorage Advisors and Carl Icahn Lionsgate is owned by Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. and New Line are units of Time Warner Inc.

Miramax is owned by Filmyard Holdings LLC 20th Century Fox and Fox Searchlight are owned by 21st Century Fox Warner Bros. Disney, Pixar and Marvel are owned by The Walt Disney Co. Sony, Columbia, Sony Screen Gems and Sony Pictures Classics are units of Sony Corp. Universal and Focus are owned by NBC Universal, a unit of Comcast Corp. “Resident Evil: The Final Chapter,” $6.5 million.

Final domestic figures will be released Mondayġ.”Kong: Skull Island,” $61 million ($81.6 million international).Ģ.”Logan,” $37.9 million ($70 million international).ĥ.”The Lego Batman Movie,” $7.8 million ($5.1 million international).Ħ.”Before I Fall,” $3.1 million ($265,000 international).ħ.”Hidden Figures,” $2.8 million ($5.1 million international).Ĩ.”John Wick: Chapter Two,” $2.7 million ($2.5 million international).ĩ.”MET Opera: La Traviata,” $1.8 million ($1.8 million international).ġ0.”La La Land,” $1.8 million ($6.8 million international).Įstimated ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at international theaters (excluding the U.S. Where available, the latest international numbers for Friday through Sunday are also included. and Canadian theaters, according to comScore. Estimated ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at U.S.

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