(Los Angeles) The magic of the new Disney nugget, Encanto managed to charm the public, giving it the first place at the American box office for its release, according to provisional estimates by the specialist firm Exhibitor Relations published on Sunday.
The animated film that follows the adventures of an ordinary teenage girl, Mirabel, born into a family where every member is endowed with magical powers in the heart of the Colombian mountains, raised $ 27 million over three days, and 40.3 million since its release Wednesday, the eve of the Thanksgiving holiday, one of the most popular holidays among Americans.
Less magical but just as supernatural, the ectoplasm hunters of Ghostbusters: Afterlife tumble to second place on the podium, with $ 24.5 million in revenue Friday through Sunday for their second week in theaters.
Mixing love, glory and betrayal, the feature film House of Gucci, which chronicles the assassination of Maurizio Gucci, heir to the Italian fashion house, sponsored by his ex-wife, Patrizia Reggiani, played by singer Lady Gaga, obtains third place in the ranking and $ 14.2 million for his first week of operation.
Although in fourth place, the Marvel superheroes of the film Eternals remain at the top of the basket with $ 7.9 million raised in their fourth weekend on the screens (150.6 million since release).
Adaptation of a video game full of zombies, Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City, the seventh installment in the franchise, recorded $ 5.3 million from Friday to Sunday for its release.
Here is the rest of the top 10 :
6. Clifford (4.9 million)
7. King richard (3.3 million)
8. Dune (2.2 million)
9. No Time to Die (1.8 million)
10. Venom: Let There Be Carnage (1.6 million)