(Washington) The fifth part of the famous saga IndianaJones got off to a flying start for its theatrical release, placing well ahead of the North American box office, according to preliminary estimates on Sunday.
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny raised 60 million dollars in Canada and the United States this weekend, according to figures from the specialized firm Exhibitor Relations.
Fifteen years after the fourth episode, Harrison Ford, 80, once again plays the famous archaeologist in one of the most anticipated family blockbusters of the year.
James Mangold took over as director from Steven Spielberg, who had previously directed all the films since 1981.
Disney, who got their hands on the saga at the same time as on Star Wars in acquiring Lucasfilm in 2012, has already warned that this will be the last appearance of Harrison Ford in one of the most significant roles of his long career.
In this new opus, actress Phœbe Waller-Bridge (from the series flea bag) plays the goddaughter of Indiana Jones and does not hesitate to shake up the archaeologist, who has established himself as an emblematic character in popular culture.
On the second step of the podium, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse hangs on for its fifth week of operation, with $11.5 million in revenue.
The film propels its hero, Miles Morales, the new face of Spider-Man, into a world made up of parallel dimensions (multiverse).
In third place, just behind, the animated film elemental rakes in $11.3 million. This fantastic tale from the Pixar studio (Disney) places immigration in the background.
No Hard FeelingsSony’s comedy with actress Jennifer Lawrence, remains in fourth position, with 7.5 million.
Finally, Transformers: Rise of the Beastsof Paramount, accumulates 7 million dollars.
Here is the rest of top 10 :
6– Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken ($5.2 million)
7– The Little Mermaid (5.2 million)
8– The Flash (5 millions)
9– Asteroid City (3.8 million)
10– Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (1.8 million)