Eager moviegoers rushed back to theaters in pandemic-record numbers as Venom: Let There Be Carnage [VENM2] consumed a weekend topping, estimated $90.1 million, ahead of Venom and second in October behind only Joker’s $96.2 million. The sequel attracted an audience that was 67% males and 50% over the age of 25.
The Addams Family 2 [ADAM2] earned $18.0 million to debut in second place. The animated sequel scored the biggest opening of the COVID era.
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings [SHCHI.OW] took in another $6.0 million to advance its total to $206.1 million.
The Many Saints of Newark [TMSON] opened with $5.0 million. The Sopranos prequel appealed to a crowd that was 52% males and 76% over 25.
Dear Evan Hansen [DEHAN] dropped 67% in its second weekend to $2.45 million. The musical has tallied $11.8 million.
Titane [TITNE] debuted with $516K from 562 locations, while The Jesus Music [JSMUS] opened with $560K from 249 theaters.
Tag(s): VENM2, ADAM2, TMSON, DEHAN, TITNE, JSMUS