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Gravity Has Biggest October Opening in History

Gravity hit big at the box office over the weekend, grossing much more than was predicted for Alfonso Cuaron’s sci-fi epic starring Sandra Bullock.

The film grossed $55.6 million, making it the best October opening weekend in history. Gravity had a huge jump from Friday’s $16.1 million to Saturday’s $23 million. 80% of the tickets sold were for 3D, IMAX or both.

In other news, Nicole Holofcener’s Enough Said expanded to 437 theaters in its third weekend in theaters. The Julia Louis-Dreyfus starring romantic comedy is holding steady at the box office earning $2.15 million. Fox Searchlight plans on expanding the film again next weekend, bringing the theater count to between 600 and 650.


“Lady Bird” and “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri” Impress at the Box Office

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“Girls Trip” Outperforms Expectations at the Box Office

Yet another female-led film is “opening above expectations at the domestic box office.” Strong reviews helped “Girls Trip” draw big numbers this weekend. “Even during a crowded weekend,”...

“Wonder Woman” Continues to Soar at the Box Office

Patty Jenkins’ “Wonder Woman” had another great weekend at the box office — so great that just two weeks into its theatrical run Forbes is calling the Gal Gadot-led blockbuster an...

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