Branagh‘s Detective Thriller Takes on Horror Sequel in Weekend Box Office Duel, A High-Stakes Battle for Theatrical Dominance.
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This weekend, the box office witnessed a fierce clash as Kenneth Branagh’s latest detective thriller, “A Haunting in Venice“, went head-to-head with the spine-chilling horror sequel, “The Nun II“. The competition was intense, with both films vying for the top spot and capturing the attention of moviegoers.
Kenneth Branagh's Poirot mystery "A Haunting in Venice" and "Conjuring" spinoff "The Nun II" are in a tight race at the box office this weekendhttps://t.co/EGYLeWwWCt
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“This cinematic masterpiece, featuring Kenneth Branagh reprising his role as the legendary detective Hercule Poirot, boasts a stellar ensemble cast, including Camille Cottin, Michelle Yeoh, Tina Fey, Jamie Dornan, Jude Hill, Kyle Allen, and Riccardo Scamarcio. While the opening numbers were solid, they fell within the projected weekend range of $13.5 million to $14.5 million”. Although it met expectations, it fell short of surpassing the previous entry in the series, “Death on the Nile“, which earned $12.8 million in February 2022. Significantly, “A Haunting in Venice” garnered exceptional praise from critics.
On the other side of the cinematic battle, “The Nun II” continued to terrify audiences, holding onto the second spot with a weekend gross of $4.4 million. This gothic supernatural horror film, which had a global opening weekend collection of $88 million after its release on September 8, proved that it still had a firm grip on horror enthusiasts.
In addition to these titans of the box office, “Dumb Money“, a thrilling exploration of the 2021 GameStop stock phenomenon directed by Craig Gillespie, made a limited debut in six locations over the weekend. Despite a slower rollout due to ongoing actors’ strikes, the film, featuring Paul Dano and Pete Davidson, boasted an impressive opening per-location screen average of $28,806.
As summer movie fever began to subside, “Barbie” continued to maintain its position in the top 5, inching closer to the $630 million mark domestically. Moreover, Christopher Nolan’s biopic “Oppenheimer” was on the verge of making history, projected to become the highest-grossing biopic ever with a global total of $912 million, surpassing “Bohemian Rhapsody“.
In summary, this weekend’s box office battle was defined by the intense rivalry between “A Haunting in Venice” and “The Nun II“. While Branagh’s detective thriller looked to carry on the success of its predecessors, “The Nun II” demonstrated that the horror genre still had a firm grasp on the hearts of moviegoers worldwide. As the transition from summer to fall unfolded, these cinematic showdowns provided excitement and entertainment for audiences, setting the stage for more captivating clashes in the weeks ahead.
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