Denzel Washington‘s ‘Equalizer 3’ Box Office Triumph Sets New Records, Reinforcing His Dominance in the Film World and Making History
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Denzel Washington’s latest action-packed endeavor, “The Equalizer 3“, has taken the box office by storm, delivering a jaw-dropping $42 million opening during the Labor Day weekend. This impressive performance not only establishes a new Labor Day weekend record but also reaffirms Denzel Washington’s unwavering appeal as a cinematic icon.
Denzel Washington's #Equalizer3 grossed $13.1 million on its opening day, which includes $3.8 million in Thursday previews. The third entry in Sony’s action series is gunning for the second-highest Labor Day weekend opening in history. https://t.co/ElHmpObkbD pic.twitter.com/7ip97PxCim
— Variety (@Variety) September 2, 2023
The resounding success of “Equalizer 3” mirrors the stellar openings of its predecessors, “The Equalizer” (2014) and “The Equalizer 2” (2018), both helmed by director Antoine Fuqua. Notably, this triumphant third installment’s opening closely rivals its forerunners, promising a similar journey toward surpassing the $100 million domestic mark and approaching the coveted $200 million global milestone.
Critics and audiences alike have lavished praise upon “Equalizer 3“, with reviews hailing it as the standout entry in the franchise and audience scores reaching excellence. David A. Gross, head of the renowned movie consulting firm Franchise Entertainment Research, applauds the film’s formidable opening for a third installment in an action thriller series.
The summer of 2023 concludes on a historic note, with overall box office revenues soaring to an unprecedented $4 billion. This remarkable achievement is attributed to unexpected blockbusters like Greta Gerwig‘s “Barbie” ($611 million), Christopher Nolan‘s “Oppenheimer” ($304 million), and Jim Caviezel‘s “Sound of Freedom” ($181 million). These successes offset the underperformance of tentpoles such as DC’s “The Flash” and Disney’s “Haunted Mansion“.
In an extraordinary feat, “Barbie” has eclipsed Universal and Illumination’s “The Super Mario Bros. “Barbie” has emerged as the top-grossing global release of the year, accumulating an astonishing $1.36 billion in box office revenue. Furthermore, “Barbie” continues its strong performance in the domestic market, maintaining a top-two position for seven consecutive weeks.
Elsewhere in the box office rankings, “Blue Beetle” secures the third position with a weekend gross of $6.6 million and an estimated $8.6 million through Monday. Starring Xolo Maridueña as the enigmatic alien symbiote, the film has generated $57 million in North America and $86 million globally, a commendable achievement considering its $104 million production budget.
Last week’s champion, “Gran Turismo“, drops to the fourth position with a weekend haul of $6.5 million and an estimated $8.4 million through Monday. Directed by Neill Blomkamp, this $60 million-budgeted racing drama has garnered $30.6 million to date.
“Oppenheimer” rounds out the top five with a weekend collection of $5.3 million during its seventh week in theaters and an estimated $7 million through Monday. Christopher Nolan’s film has surpassed the $850 million mark worldwide, cementing its status as his third-highest-grossing work, trailing only “The Dark Knight” and “The Dark Knight Rises“.
In summation, “Equalizer 3” has made history with its phenomenal Labor Day weekend opening, propelling Denzel Washington and the movie industry toward new heights. This monumental achievement, combined with the outstanding performances of other blockbusters, paints a promising picture for the future of cinema as it continues its post-pandemic resurgence.
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