The Nun II continues to dominate the domestic box office, raking in an estimated $14.7 million in its second weekend and crossing the coveted $100 million mark worldwide just yesterday. While it’s a commendable performance, it falls short of the lofty standards set by previous films in the Conjuring Universe. With a running domestic total of $56 million, it’s clear that this installment won’t quite match the commercial success of its predecessor, 2018’s The Nun, which amassed an impressive $365 million worldwide. Nevertheless, it’s a solid result for a franchise that shows no signs of losing its grip on horror enthusiasts.
The battle for the top spot was a close one, as A Haunting in Venice made a chilling debut in second place, earning $14.5 million in its opening weekend. This performance represents a slight improvement over its predecessor but falls short of the high expectations. Notably, the third installment in director-star Kenneth Branagh’s series of Agatha Christie adaptations had a creative overhaul and operated on a restricted budget. Despite these changes, its domestic debut is only marginally better than that of the second film, Death on the Nile, which grossed $12.8 million in its debut weekend last year.
It’s worth highlighting the budget disparity between the two films. While Death on the Nile reportedly cost a staggering $90 million to produce, A Haunting in Venice managed its scares on a more conservative budget of around $60 million. However, the release timing played a crucial role in their performances. Death on the Nile faced the daunting challenge of the pandemic, which undoubtedly affected its box office results. On the other hand, A Haunting in Venice, with its Gothic horror allure, might have been expected to perform better, especially considering the proximity to Halloween.
The franchise’s first installment, 2017’s Murder on the Orient Express, remains the most successful, amassing over $100 million at the domestic box office and $350 million worldwide. While the first two films relied heavily on star power and lavish production values, A Haunting in Venice takes a more restrained approach. It’s based on a lesser-known book and features a notably less star-studded cast. However, it boasts a higher approval rating on the review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, scoring 79%, compared to the 61% achieved by its predecessors.
In the midst of this cinematic showdown, The Equalizer 3 takes the third spot with an estimated $7.2 million in its third weekend. This brings the film’s domestic earnings to just under $75 million, leaving it with a challenge to gross around $25 million more to surpass the first two films in the action-packed series, starring Denzel Washington and directed by Antoine Fuqua.
The fourth and fifth positions were closely contested, with My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3, the third three-quel in this weekend’s top five, ultimately claiming victory over the enduring mega-hit Barbie. My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 added $4.7 million in its second weekend, pushing its domestic total to approximately $18 million. Meanwhile, Barbie accumulated $3.9 million in its ninth weekend, surpassing The Avengers on the all-time domestic chart as it crossed the $623 million mark.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Box office rankings
Q: How did ‘The Nun II’ perform at the domestic box office?
A: ‘The Nun II’ maintained its top position at the domestic box office, earning an estimated $14.7 million in its second weekend and surpassing $100 million worldwide. However, it falls short of the previous installment in the Conjuring Universe.
Q: What about ‘A Haunting in Venice’? How did it fare?
A: ‘A Haunting in Venice’ debuted in second place with an opening weekend earning of $14.5 million. While it’s a slight improvement over its predecessor, it didn’t meet the high expectations, especially given its Gothic horror theme.
Q: Are there any budget differences between ‘Death on the Nile’ and ‘A Haunting in Venice’?
A: Yes, there’s a notable budget difference. ‘Death on the Nile’ reportedly had a production budget of $90 million, whereas ‘A Haunting in Venice’ was made on a more conservative budget of around $60 million.
Q: How does ‘A Haunting in Venice’ compare to the previous films in the franchise in terms of cast and source material?
A: ‘A Haunting in Venice’ takes a more restrained approach. It’s based on a lesser-known book and features a less star-studded cast compared to its predecessors. However, it boasts a higher approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, scoring 79%, compared to the 61% achieved by its predecessors.
Q: What other movies made it to the top five at the box office?
A: In addition to ‘The Nun II’ and ‘A Haunting in Venice,’ ‘The Equalizer 3’ secured the third spot with an estimated $7.2 million in its third weekend. ‘My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3’ and ‘Barbie’ also competed for the fourth and fifth positions.
Q: What are the domestic earnings of ‘My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3’ and ‘Barbie’?
A: ‘My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3’ earned around $4.7 million in its second weekend, bringing its domestic total to approximately $18 million. Meanwhile, ‘Barbie’ accumulated $3.9 million in its ninth weekend, surpassing ‘The Avengers’ on the all-time domestic chart as it crossed the $623 million mark.
More about Box office rankings
- The Nun II Box Office Performance
- A Haunting in Venice Opening Weekend
- Budget Comparison: Death on the Nile vs. A Haunting in Venice
- A Haunting in Venice Cast and Source Material
- Top Five Movies at the Box Office
- My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 and Barbie Domestic Earnings
