Underworld Awakening had a strong opening with $25.4 million and took the top spot at the box office this weekend. This was the 2nd biggest opening for the Underworld franchise, behind 2006's $26.8 million opening for Underworld: Evolution. Should Underworld Awakening continue to perform well in the coming weeks, a sequel looks likely.
Red Tails and Haywire were also new releases this week and had decent openings. Contraband continues to do solid business and Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol is very close to crossing the $200 million domestic mark. Next week's openings include The Grey, Man on a Ledge, and One for the Money. Robin Hardy's The Wicker Tree will also receive a limited theatrical release. Here are the top 10 results from this weekend:
1. Underworld Awakening - $25,400,000
2. Red Tails - $19,100,000
3. Contraband - $12,200,000
4. Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close - $10,545,000
5. Haywire - $9,000,000
6. Beauty & the Beast 3D - $8,556,000
7. Joyful Noise - $6,075,000
8. Mission: Impossible 4 - Ghost Protocol - $5,540,000
9. Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows - $4,805,000
10. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo - $3,750,000
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After more than a decade as a consultant in the tech and entertainment industries, Jonathan James launched Daily Dead in 2010 to share his passion for horror entertainment. He takes immense pride in Daily Dead's talented team of writers, who work tirelessly to explore and celebrate horror as a respected art form capable of telling complex, character-driven stories with deep emotional and cultural impact.
Over the course of his career, Jonathan has written more than 10,000 articles and hosted panels at major conventions, including New York Comic Con and San Diego Comic-Con. He has also been consulted as an expert on horror and pop culture, offering his insights on horror history and the latest trends through media outlets, radio stations, film festivals, and fan conventions.
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