Disney’s 'Frozen 2' dominated the cinema business last weekend without matching its stellar US results, while Studiocanal’s crime caper 'Knives Out' proved to be effective counter-programming.
Defying the law of diminishing returns for sequels, the latest iteration of Lionsgate’s 'John Wick' franchise made more money in its first weekend in Australia than the lifetime total of the previous edition.
Sam Mendes’ WW1 epic '1917', which ranks fourth in the betting for the best picture Oscar, opened in top spot in Australia last weekend and was No. 1 in the US.
MGM/Warner Bros’ 'Creed' sequel and Universal/Illumination’s 'The Grinch' didn’t pack the punch of their stellar US debuts in Australian cinemas last weekend - but the former opened far better than the original and the latter is positioned to trade strongly as school holidays approach.
Two new major releases in 'A Quiet Place Part II' and 'Cruella' helped to breathe life back into the box office last weekend, though results were stymied by the closure of cinemas across Victoria.
Fox’s 'Alien: Covenant' has landed on top of the box office, earning just under $4 million over its opening weekend.
Fox’s 'Alita: Battle Angel' reigned in the US, Australia and 40 other markets last weekend - but the studio’s prospects of turning the lavish James Cameron production into a franchise don’t look great.
The US horror film starring Australians Miranda Otto and Anthony LaPaglia, 'Annabelle: Creation', has held the top spot at the local box office for the second consecutive week.