In a stunning box office victory, “Alien: Romulus” has dethroned “Deadpool & Wolverine” to claim the top spot. The latest installment in the iconic horror franchise opened to a massive $41.5 million domestically, marking the second-best debut in the series’ history. This triumph not only ended “Deadpool & Wolverine’s” three-week box office reign but also solidified Disney’s dominance in the summer blockbuster season.
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Beyond its impressive domestic performance, “Alien: Romulus” also conquered the international box office, raking in $66.7 million for a global opening of $108.2 million. Critics and audiences alike have praised the film, with a strong 82% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a CinemaScore of “A-“.
“This is a remarkable achievement for a film this deep into its franchise,” said David A. Gross, an industry expert. “The ‘Alien’ series continues to captivate audiences, and ‘Alien: Romulus’ is a testament to its enduring power.”
Directed by Fede Alvarez, “Alien: Romulus” follows a group of space colonists who encounter a terrifying alien creature. With a budget of $80 million, the film surpassed the openings of previous entries like “Alien: Covenant” and “Alien vs. Predator” but fell short of “Prometheus.”
While “Alien: Romulus” dominated the weekend, other films also performed well. “Deadpool & Wolverine” maintained its strong position, earning $29 million in its fourth week. The film has already amassed a staggering $545.8 million domestically and $596.8 million internationally.
Sony’s romantic drama, “It Ends With Us,” continued its impressive run with $24 million in its second weekend. The film, starring Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni, is nearing the $100 million mark domestically.
Universal’s disaster epic, “Twisters,” held strong in its fifth week with $9.8 million. The film has been a box office success, grossing $238.4 million domestically and $333.4 million worldwide.
Laika’s beloved animated film, “Coraline,” enjoyed a successful re-release, earning $8.9 million in its opening weekend.
On the other hand, Lionsgate’s “Borderlands” continued to disappoint, plummeting to ninth place with a mere $2.35 million in its second weekend. The film has been a critical and commercial failure, highlighting the challenges of adapting video games into successful movies.