"Rise of the Planet of the Apes: New World" audience word-of-mouth
Time Network News "Rise of the Planet of the Apes: New World" opened $56.5 million in North America, the second highest in the series, second only to "Rise of the Planet of the Apes 2". Coupled with the $72.5 million received by "Stranger Strangers 3: Stranger Kill" in 5 days in markets outside North America, the global opening was $129 million, the best performance of the series.
"Rise of the Planet of the Apes: New World" is the highest directorial work of director Wespour's career, and it is also the best opening work of 20th Century Pictures after "Avatar 2" two years ago. The film received a B on CinemaScore, the lowest rated film in the series, only slightly better than Tim Burton's version.
Series of reviews
The action movie "Stunt Maniac" ranked second in North America with $13.7 million in the second week, down 50.6% from last week, with a total of $49.69 million in North America and $103 million worldwide, but the film invested $130 million, and the road to recovering costs is still very long.
Except for the top two movies, the North American summer season is still sluggish. Zendaya's "Challenger" received $4.68 million in the third week of its release, ranking third, with a total of $38.07 million in North America and $68.67 million worldwide.
"Tarot of Terror" earned $3.45 million in the second week of its release, with a total of $12.01 million in North America and $21 million worldwide.
"Godzilla vs. Kong 2" has accumulated $192 million in North America and $558 million worldwide.
"Kung Fu Panda 4" has accumulated $191 million in North America and $529 million worldwide.
"American Civil War" totaled $65.21 million in North America and exceeded $107 million worldwide.
New this week
"Friends Out of Nothing" Fantasy/Family Paramount Release
Director: John Krasinski
Starring: Ryan Reynolds, Phoebe Waller-Bridge
Plot: A man can see and talk to people's imaginary friends, and he can also befriend people who have been forgotten or abandoned. However, some of these imaginary friends lack love and friendship and choose to be on the dark side of human nature, which forces Reynolds' character to resist these negative emotions in order to preserve the world.
Director: Renny Haring
Plot: A young couple drives through the countryside in search of a fresh start, and unfortunately, they have no other chance but to park at a secluded AirBnb in Oregon. A night of horror against 3 masked strangers.
"Return to Black" biography released by Focus Pictures
Director: Sam Taylor-Johnson
Plot: Focusing on the life and music of British female singer Amy Winehouse, who started as a jazz singer and eventually became a Grammy-winning music superstar. After a long battle with alcohol and drugs, she finally ended her life in 2011 at the age of 27.