“Planet of the Apes” has surprised and topped the box office in the US and Brazil

History after all these years”Planet of the Monkeys“It continues to show that it still has the power to bring millions of people to theaters around the world. Sequel”reign“This weekend established itself as another success for the franchise at the US box office. Directed by Wes Paul, the film earned US$56.5 million on its debut, surprising the cinema market and moviegoers alike.

The release had the second best performance in the series’ debut week, “Conflict“, which grossed $72.6 million in 2014. Its predecessor, “War“, reaching USD 56.3 million in 2017.appearance“When it was launched in 2011 it recorded just US$54.3 million.

The film dominated the box office, “Stuntman“, the previous week’s leader, behind. The film starring Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt collected another US$13.7 million this weekend, for a total of US$49.7 million so far in the US alone. The 51% drop in revenue is more than Universal. Expectations of the films.

In third place, Competitors It collected US$ 4.7 million between Friday (10) and Sunday (12). Starring Zendaya, the Luca Guadagnino-directed production grossed a total of US$38.4 million in the United States.

Top ten box office grossers this weekend in the United States

1.”Planet of the Apes: Reign“- 56.5 million US dollars

Two. “Stuntman“- 13.7 million US dollars

3.”Competitors“- US$4.6 million

4.”Tarot“- US$3.4 million

5.”Godzilla and Kong: The New Empire“- 2.5 million US dollars

^{The new giant monster movie is the second-highest-grossing movie in America this year (Photo: Reproduction/Exposure/Warner Bros. Pictures)}

6.”An unsung hero“- US$2.2 million

7.”Kung Fu Panda 4“- US$2.0 million

8.”Civil war“- US$1.8 million

9.”Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace“- $1.5 million

10.”Abigail“- $1.1 million

^{ComScore data taken from Box Office Mojo}

Biggest launch of the year in Brazil

In Brazil, success is even more important. Inspired by the epic that began in 1968, the film will have its grand premiere in the national cinema in 2024.reignR$ 13.4 million (US$ 2.6 million in direct conversion) was raised in the country.

Worldwide, the film grossed US$72.5 million, resulting in a worldwide total of US$129 million, making it the third-biggest release of the year.The Hill: Part 2“this”Godzilla and Kong: The New Empire“.

^{Dubbed trailer for the new film in the “Planet of the Apes” series (Video: Reproduction/Youtube/20th Century Studios Brazil)}

“Planet of the Apes: Reign“Screening in theaters all over Brazil.

Featured Image: Planet of the Apes Enters Theaters Worldwide, Surprises Experts (Reproduction/Revelation/20th Century Studios)