‘Deadpool 2’
Although it debuted under box office estimates, “Deadpool 2’s” launch was nothing to complain about. It still secured the second-best opening for an R-rated film, as well as the third-biggest debut of the year behind Marvel blockbusters “Avengers: Infinity War” and “Black Panther.” It also secured Fox its second-highest opening weekend in history.
The sequel is still boasting a promising critical consensus, with an 84% Rotten Tomatoes rating and an A CinemaScore.
‘Avengers: Infinity War’
After securing the No. 1 spot for three weeks, the Disney and Marvel superhero tentpole dropped to second place. Its fourth weekend haul was still impressive, reeling in $29 million from 4,002 screens. “Infinity War’s” domestic tally currently sits at $595.4 million.
‘Book Club’
“Infinity War” was followed by Paramount Pictures’ new release, “Book Club.” The romantic comedy — starring Diane Keaton, Jane Fonda, Candice Bergen, and Mary Steenburgen — came in slightly ahead of expectations, earning $12.3 million on 2,781 screens.
‘Show Dogs’
The weekend’s other newcomer, Global Road Entertainment’s “Show Dogs,” landed in sixth place, only digging up $6 million from 3,212 locations. The family-friendly comedy garnered an A CinemaScore. Its Rotten Tomatoes critical score didn’t fare quite as well, averaging a 26 %.
‘Life of the Party’
Warner Bros.’ “Life of the Party” rallied in $7.5 million from 3,656 locations. Domestically, it has made $30.9 million.
‘Breaking In’
Universal’s “Breaking In” secured $6.5 million on 2,537 screens. In two weeks, it has earned $28.8 million.
‘Pope Francis - A Man of His Word’
In the specialty market, Focus Features’ “Pope Francis - A Man of His Word” opened with $480,000 on 346 screens for a per screen average of $1,389.
‘RBG’
“RBG,” the documentary on Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, is still holding strong. In its third weekend, it expanded to 375 locations for a three-day total of $1.28 million. That’s a per screen average of $3,413. Magnolia Pictures and Participant Media co-produced the film with Storyville Films and CNN Films.
Thanks to a trio of superhero powerhouses, the domestic box office is up 6.3% from 2017.
