NEW YORK (AP) – “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” remained at the top of the box office, grossing $ 35.8 million in ticket sales in its second weekend in theaters in New York. North America, according to study estimates released Sunday.
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That total was enough to get the highest grossing on the second weekend of any movie during the pandemic, beating out the previous Marvel movie, “Black Widow.” This year, relatively few films have managed to maintain their popularity in theaters, either because they have been simulcast at home or because viewers’ attention is fading.
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“Shang-Chi” is screened exclusively in theaters, and its fall in the second week, 53%, was relatively modest. In two weeks of release, it has grossed $ 247.6 million worldwide. At the current rate, “Shang-Chi,” the first Marvel movie starring an Asian superhero (played by Simu Liu), may turn out to be the top summer release at the North American box office. Globally, their path is less secure. “Shang-Chi” currently has no release date in China. Universal’s “Fast and Furious” sequel, “F9,” has outperformed any other release on the international market, with more than $ 714 million in ticket sales.
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The premiere of “Shang-Chi” over Labor Day weekend in the United States, totaling $ 90 million, was seen as an encouraging sign for the industry amid the coronavirus surge in the country. On Friday, Disney announced that all of its remaining 2021 releases, including Marvel’s “Eternals,” will be released exclusively in theaters and will not hit Disney + at the same time. This is how “Black Widow” was released, prompting a lawsuit from star Scarlett Johansson.
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Warner Bros.’s “Evil,” a horror thriller directed by James Wan, was the only sizable competition for “Shang-Chi.” It debuted with $ 5.6 million in North America without a hitch. Overseas, it totaled $ 6, $ 3 million in 69 markets Like all Warner Bros. releases this year, “Maligno” also premiered on HBO Max for subscribers.
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The weak debut of “Maligno” allowed Disney to also take second place this weekend. Ryan Reynolds’ action comedy “Free Guy,” from Disney’s 20th Century Studios, grossed $ 5.8 million in its fifth week of release, bringing its local total to $ 101.5 million. Worldwide it has raised $ 276 million.
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Here are estimated Friday through Sunday ticket sales figures for theaters in the United States and Canada, according to Comscore. Final figures will be released on Monday.
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1. “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the 10 Rings”, 35,8 millones de dólares
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2. “Free Guy”, 5,8 millones
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3. “Malignant”, 5,6 millones
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4. “Candyman”, 4.8 million
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5. “Jungle Cruise,” 2.45 million
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6. “Paw Patrol,” $ 2.2 million.
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7. “Don’t Breathe 2”, 1,15 millones
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8. “The Card Counter”, 1,1 millones
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9. “Show Me the Father”, 700.000 dólares
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10. “Respect”, $503,000.
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