{"id":92577,"date":"2017-03-05T19:52:25","date_gmt":"2017-03-06T00:52:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/?p=92577"},"modified":"2019-05-26T12:08:04","modified_gmt":"2019-05-26T16:08:04","slug":"logan-slices-box-office-with-85-3m-moonlight-gets-bump","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/2017\/03\/05\/logan-slices-box-office-with-85-3m-moonlight-gets-bump\/","title":{"rendered":"‘Logan’ slices box office with $85.3M, ‘Moonlight’ gets bump"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The debut of 20th Century Fox’s \u201cLogan,\u201d starring Hugh Jackman as Wolverine, ranks among the biggest March openings ever and top R-rated debuts. (Photo: Logan\/ Facebook<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

NEW YORK \u2013The R-rated \u201cX-Men\u201d spinoff \u201cLogan\u201d slashed into the weekend box office, opening with a massive $85.3 million in North American theatres, according to studio estimates Sunday, while best-picture winner \u201cMoonlight\u201d got a significant, if far from superhero-sized, Oscar bump.<\/p>\n

The debut of 20th Century Fox’s \u201cLogan,\u201d starring Hugh Jackman as Wolverine, ranks among the biggest March openings ever and top R-rated debuts. Like last year’s R-rated \u201cDeadpool\u201d (also a Fox release), the better-than-expected opening for \u201cLogan\u201d \u2013 a darkly violent, grittily dramatic movie applauded by critics \u2013 further proves moviegoers’ hunger for less conventional comic book films.<\/p>\n

\u201c’Deadpool,’ was to comedy what ‘Logan’ is to drama. The only common theme is that they’re quote-unquote ‘comic-book movies’ and they’re rated R,\u201d said Fox distribution chief Chris Aronson, who credited director and co-writer James Mangold and Jackman for executing their personal vision for the film.<\/p>\n

Jackman has said it will be his final performance as Wolverine, whose claws he has worn for 17 years. \u201cLogan,\u201d made for about $100 million, also sold $152.5 million in tickets overseas.<\/p>\n

\u201cOn a global scale, we’ve exceeded all pre-release expectations,\u201d Aronson said.<\/p>\n

Last week’s No. 1 film, Jordan Peele’s horror sensation \u201cGet Out\u201d slid just 22 per cent \u2013 a small drop for any movie but particularly in the horror genre. The acclaimed Universal Pictures release, made for $5 million by Blumhouse Productions, dropped to second place but still grossed $26.1 million. Its 10-day total is $75 million.<\/p>\n

The Oscar best-picture winner \u201cMoonlight\u201d had its widest release yet, appearing on 1,564 screens. It turned in its biggest weekend, too, with an estimated $2.5 million. That accounts for roughly 10 per cent of the movie’s total domestic haul of $25.3 million.<\/p>\n

\u201cMoonlight,\u201d made for just $1.5 million, is also out on DVD and on-demand. Indie distributor A24 said it will be its highest-grossing release in its five-year existence. \u201cMoonlight\u201d also ranks fourth on iTunes.<\/p>\n

\u201cThat’s a true Oscar halo effect in full view,\u201d said Paul Dergarabedian, senior media analyst for comScore. \u201cUsually the biggest bounce comes from the nominations. But this film hadn’t made a ton of money. A24 smartly expanded into more theatres, and it really worked for them.\u201d<\/p>\n

Barry Jenkins’ drama is nevertheless one of the least widely seen best-picture winners. Only Kathryn Bigelow’s \u201cThe Hurt Locker\u201d ($17 million) earned less at the domestic box office.<\/p>\n

Though it memorably did not win best picture, Lionsgate’s \u201cLa La Land\u201d \u2013 winner of six Academy Awards \u2013 is closing in on $400 million globally after adding another $11 million internationally and $3 million domestically.<\/p>\n

Lionsgate’s \u201cThe Shack\u201d also opened in North American theatres over the weekend and came in third with $16.1 million. The Christian tale, starring Sam Worthington and Octavia Spencer, was slammed by critics, but it attracted one of the largest faith-based audiences in recent years.<\/p>\n

Estimated ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at U.S. and Canadian theatres, according to comScore. Where available, the latest international numbers also are included. Final domestic figures will be released Monday.<\/p>\n

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  1. \u201cLogan,\u201d $85.3 million ($152.5 million international).<\/li>\n
  2. \u201cGet Out,\u201d $26.1 million.<\/li>\n
  3. \u201cThe Shack,\u201d $16.1 million.<\/li>\n
  4. \u201cThe Lego Batman Movie,\u201d $11.7 million ($10.4 million international).<\/li>\n
  5. \u201cBefore I Fall,\u201d $4.9 million.<\/li>\n
  6. \u201cJohn Wick: Chapter Two,\u201d $4.7 million ($5.6 million international).<\/li>\n
  7. \u201cHidden Figures,\u201d $3.8 million.<\/li>\n
  8. \u201cThe Great Wall,\u201d $3.5 million ($6.5 million international).<\/li>\n
  9. \u201cFifty Shades Darker,\u201d $3.5 million ($10.7 million international).<\/li>\n
  10. \u201cLa La Land,\u201d $3 million ($11.1 million international).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    \u2013<\/p>\n

    Estimated ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at international theatres (excluding the U.S. and Canada), according to comScore:<\/p>\n

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    1. \u201cLogan,\u201d $152.5 million.<\/li>\n
    2. \u201cResident Evil: The Final Chapter,\u201d $18.4 million.<\/li>\n
    3. \u201cA Dog’s Purpose,\u201d $17.4 million.<\/li>\n
    4. \u201cSing,\u201d $11.4 million.<\/li>\n
    5. \u201cLa La Land,\u201d $11.1 million.<\/li>\n
    6. \u201cFifty Shades Darker,\u201d $10.7 million.<\/li>\n
    7. \u201cThe Lego Batman Movie,\u201d $10.4 million.<\/li>\n
    8. \u201cSplit,\u201d $8.6 million.<\/li>\n
    9. \u201cThe Great Wall,\u201d $6.5 million.<\/li>\n
    10. \u201cJohn Wick: Chapter Two,\u201d $5.6 million.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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