'Scary Movie' Reboot Opens at No. 1 in U.K. and Ireland Box Office with £4.1 Million
By
Naman Ramachandran
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Summary
Paramount's 'Scary Movie' franchise revival topped the U.K. and Ireland box office with £4.1 million ($5.6 million) in its opening weekend. It faced strong competition from 'The Amazing Digital Circus: The Last Act' ($3.6 million) and 'Masters Of The Universe' ($3.5 million). A24's 'Backrooms' added $3 million in its second week, reaching a cumulative $11.6 million.
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Debuting in second place, Piece Of Magic Entertainment's 'The Amazing Digital Circus: The Last Act' captured $3.6 million.
At No. 3, fantasy epic 'Masters Of The Universe,' distributed by Sony, opened with $3.5 million.
A24's psychological horror 'Backrooms' moved to fourth in its sophomore session, adding $3 million to its haul and has now amassed a cumulative total of $11.6 million.
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