Weekend box office report: 19-21 April 2024

1. Back To Black

The life and music of Amy Winehouse, through the journey of adolescence to adulthood and the creation of one of the best-selling albums of our time.

Genre: Biography, Drama, Music
Director(s): Sam Taylor-Johnson
Writer(s): Matt Greenhalgh
Actors(s): Marisa Abela, Eddie Marsan, Jack O'Connell
Runtime: 122 min
Total gross to date: $6,398,157.00
Weekend gross: $1,897,014.00
Number of cinemas: 748
Site average: $2,536.00
Country of origin: UK/USA
Distributor: StudioCanal
Change from last week: -32
Weeks on release: 2

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2. Civil War

A journey across a dystopian future America, following a team of military-embedded journalists as they race against time to reach DC before rebel factions descend upon the White House.

Genre: Action, Adventure, Thriller
Director(s): Alex Garland
Writer(s): Alex Garland
Actors(s): Kirsten Dunst, Wagner Moura, Cailee Spaeny
Runtime: 109 min
Total gross to date: $3,807,820.00
Weekend gross: $1,055,680.00
Number of cinemas: 685
Site average: $1,541.00
Country of origin: USA/UK/Fin
Distributor: Entertainment
Change from last week: -42
Weeks on release: 2

Ratings:

Internet Movie Database: 7.6/10

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3. Kung Fu Panda 4

After Po is tapped to become the Spiritual Leader of the Valley of Peace, he needs to find and train a new Dragon Warrior, while a wicked sorceress plans to re-summon all the master villains whom Po has vanquished to the spirit re...

Genre: Animation, Action, Adventure
Director(s): Mike Mitchell, Stephanie Stine
Writer(s): Jonathan Aibel, Glenn Berger, Darren Lemke
Actors(s): Jack Black, Awkwafina, Viola Davis
Runtime: 94 min
Total gross to date: $18,587,205.00
Weekend gross: $901,615.00
Number of cinemas: 666
Site average: $1,354.00
Country of origin: USA
Distributor: Universal
Change from last week: -49
Weeks on release: 4

Ratings:

Internet Movie Database: 6.3/10

Rotten Tomatoes: 72%

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4. Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire

Two ancient titans, Godzilla and Kong, clash in an epic battle as humans unravel their intertwined origins and connection to Skull Island's mysteries.

Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
Director(s): Adam Wingard
Writer(s): Terry Rossio, Simon Barrett, Jeremy Slater
Actors(s): Rebecca Hall, Brian Tyree Henry, Dan Stevens
Runtime: 115 min
Total gross to date: $12,888,921.00
Weekend gross: $652,128.00
Number of cinemas: 578
Site average: $1,128.00
Country of origin: USA/Aus
Distributor: Warner Bros
Change from last week: -45
Weeks on release: 4

Ratings:

Internet Movie Database: 6.7/10

Rotten Tomatoes: 54%

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5. Abigail

A young girl Abigail lives in a city whose borders were closed many years ago because of an epidemic of a mysterious disease. Abby's father was one of the sick - and he was taken when she was six years old. Going against the authorities to find her father, Abby learns that her city is actually full of magic. And she discovers in herself extraordinary magical abilities.

Genre: Action, Adventure, Family
Director(s): Aleksandr Boguslavskiy
Writer(s): Aleksandr Boguslavskiy, Dmitriy Zhigalov
Actors(s): Tinatin Dalakishvili, Eddie Marsan, Rinal Mukhametov
Runtime: 110 min
Total gross to date: $596,590.00
Weekend gross: $596,590.00
Number of cinemas: 542
Site average: $1,101.00
Country of origin: USA/Ire
Distributor: Universal
Change from last week: -
Weeks on release: 1

Ratings:

Internet Movie Database: 4.8/10

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6. Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire

When the discovery of an ancient artifact unleashes an evil force, Ghostbusters new and old must join forces to protect their home and save the world from a second ice age.

Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy
Director(s): Gil Kenan
Writer(s): Gil Kenan, Jason Reitman, Ivan Reitman
Actors(s): Paul Rudd, Carrie Coon, Finn Wolfhard
Runtime: 115 min
Total gross to date: $14,682,306.00
Weekend gross: $397,003.00
Number of cinemas: 573
Site average: $693.00
Country of origin: USA/UK
Distributor: Sony Pictures
Change from last week: -50
Weeks on release: 5

Ratings:

Internet Movie Database: 6.4/10

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7. Dune: Part II

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Total gross to date: $38,716,146.00
Weekend gross: $331,771.00
Number of cinemas: 453
Site average: $732.00
Country of origin: USA/Can
Distributor: Warner Bros
Change from last week: -42
Weeks on release: 8

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8. Monkey Man

An anonymous young man unleashes a campaign of vengeance against the corrupt leaders who murdered his mother and continue to systemically victimize the poor and powerless.

Genre: Action, Thriller
Director(s): Dev Patel
Writer(s): Dev Patel, Paul Angunawela, John Collee
Actors(s): Dev Patel, Sharlto Copley, Pitobash
Runtime: 121 min
Total gross to date: $2,171,859.00
Weekend gross: $215,698.00
Number of cinemas: 413
Site average: $522.00
Country of origin: USA/Can/Sga
Distributor: Universal
Change from last week: -44
Weeks on release: 3

Ratings:

Internet Movie Database: 7.3/10

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9. Varshangalkku Shesham

The story of two friends set in two different time periods. Two boys, Murali and Venu, hailing from northern Kerala meet coincidentally and become friends.

Genre: Comedy, Drama
Director(s): Vineeth Sreenivasan
Writer(s): Vineeth Sreenivasan
Actors(s): Pranav Mohanlal, Dhyan Sreenivasan, Nivin Pauly
Runtime: 166 min
Total gross to date: $272,043.00
Weekend gross: $167,530.00
Number of cinemas: 185
Site average: $906.00
Country of origin: Ind
Distributor: RFT Films
Change from last week: 993
Weeks on release: 2

Ratings:

Internet Movie Database: 7.3/10

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10. The First Omen

A young American woman is sent to Rome to begin a life of service to the church, but encounters a darkness that causes her to question her faith and uncovers a terrifying conspiracy that hopes to bring about the birth of evil inca...

Genre: Horror
Director(s): Arkasha Stevenson
Writer(s): Tim Smith, Arkasha Stevenson, Keith Thomas
Actors(s): Nell Tiger Free, Ralph Ineson, Sonia Braga
Runtime: 119 min
Total gross to date: $1,389,085.00
Weekend gross: $94,047.00
Number of cinemas: 322
Site average: $292.00
Country of origin: USA/UK/Ita
Distributor: Disney
Change from last week: -64
Weeks on release: 3

Ratings:

Internet Movie Database: 6.9/10

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11. La Rondine - Met Opera 2023/24 (Opera)

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Total gross to date: $88,426.00
Weekend gross: $88,426.00
Number of cinemas: 112
Site average: $790.00
Country of origin: USA
Distributor: Trafalgar
Change from last week: -
Weeks on release: 1

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12. Aavesham

Filled with tense, impeccably crafted action sequences one after the other, Aavesham is a rare breed of an action movie in Malayalam. Jayan battles a tiger, a bear, crocodiles and numerous baddies in this late 70's flick that will have your heart rolling.The story is just an excuse for Jayan to go wild on any evil. Sheela is Jayan's sister and Ummar is his brother-in-law and M.N.Nambiar is Ummar's boss. The boss wants the employee's wife which ultimately leads to Jayan arriving to save her. What follows is a plot so unbelievable that sometimes you don't understand what's happening. But the actions scenes are top-notch and differ in variety and happens every three minutes or so.Ummar and Sheela are good in their roles while M.N.Nambiar shines as the villain. The heroines for Jayan do their song and glamour stuff. Cinematography is crazy in this film. Jayan does what he does best in two roles and beats the pulp out of many a living thing. Direction is OK while the editing is pretty sloppy with many parts of the movie long- drawn out. But for action junkies, this one is a treat: An action adventure movie we don't see so often in Malayalam.