Title: “The Nun II Leads Box Office Charts, Surpassing ‘The Equalizer 3’ and Joining the ‘Conjuring’ Franchise Success”
“The Nun II” opened with an impressive $13 million on its first day of release, including $3.1 million from previews. As the ninth installment in the renowned Warner Bros. “Conjuring” series, the horror film is expected to earn approximately $31.3 million over the weekend.
While this opening falls short of the record-breaking debut of its predecessor, “The Nun,” it is still poised to surpass “The Equalizer 3” on the North American charts. The highly anticipated sequel aims to firmly establish its place within the popular “Conjuring” universe, aiming to outperform the opening weekends of other films in the franchise.
Directed by Corin Hardy, “The Nun II” features the return of Taissa Farmiga and Bonnie Aarons, reprising their roles from the previous film. The cast also includes new actors who bring fresh perspectives to the eerie storyline.
Notably, “The Nun” still holds the distinction of being the biggest opening in the “Conjuring” universe and the highest-grossing installment worldwide within the franchise.
On a different note, the action thriller “Jawan,” a Hindi-language film starring the renowned Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan, made an impressive debut with $1.7 million in box office receipts. Industry analysts predict it will earn around $5.5 million throughout the weekend.
Directed by Atlee, “Jawan” marks the director’s first venture into Hindi cinema and aims to captivate audiences with its thrilling storyline and Khan’s charismatic performance.
Meanwhile, the romantic comedy “My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3” from Focus Features earned $3.7 million on its opening Friday. With mixed reviews from critics, the film hopes to achieve a weekend debut of $9.5 million.
Additionally, “Barbie,” directed by Greta Gerwig, has become the highest-grossing worldwide release of the year. In its eighth weekend, the film raked in $1.38 million and is projected to gross $4.9 million overall.
As the box office continues to showcase a diverse range of offerings, “The Nun II” stands out as a triumphant addition to the horror genre, while “Jawan” intensifies the action with an enticing Bollywood blend. The romantic comedy “My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3” aims to tickle the audience’s funny bones, and “Barbie” charms viewers with its charm and enduring popularity.
With thrilling plotlines, star-studded casts, and much anticipation, these films are sure to keep the box office buzzing throughout the weekend.
