(Los Angeles) The Disney Production Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania panicked the box office in the United States and Canada, earning 118 million dollars, according to provisional figures on Sunday from the specialized firm Exhibitor Relations.
The third installment in the Marvel saga has exceeded expectations and is expected to generate some of the highest grossing ever to date in the United States.
“It’s a great launch with sensational codes unique to (the) Marvel universe,” said David A. Gross of Franchise Entertainment Research, despite “abnormally low” reviews and ratings. he continued.
With actor Paul Rudd as the ant-man and actress Evangeline Lilly alongside, the superhero flick crushed the competition.
Avatar 2: The Way of the Water ranks second with $7.5 million in revenue – even though the 20th Century has now grossed (worldwide) a total of $2.24 billion.
Puss in Boots 2: The Last Questa children’s film from the world of the saga Shrekcame in third this week with $7.4 million, nine weeks after its release.
In fourth position, we find the latest opus of the dance film magic mike, directed by Steven Soderbergh, grossing $5.8 million. Actor Channing Tatum plays a retired stripper with a big heart.
The Thriller Knock at the Cabin from Universal Studios came in fifth and grossed $4.6 million.
The rest of the top 10
6. 80 for Brady ($4.3 million)
7. titanic ($2.7 million)
8. Marlowe ($2.2 million)
9. missing ($2.0 million)
10. A Man Called Otto ($1.9 million)