Some exhibitors were hoping 'Wonder Woman' would have the potential to get to $20 million but that now seems unlikely unless there is a strong second weekend.
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The Australian films released theatrically so far this year have grossed $42.6 million – nearly double the meagre 2016 calendar year total of $24.1 million.
The fifth edition of the Disney, Jerry Bruckheimer and Johnny Depp Pirates of the Caribbean franchise easily topped the Aussie box office last weekend although the debut was well below the previous installment.
Director Luke Eve’s web series ‘High Life’ has been sold to US streaming service Fullscreen.
Roadshow's 'King Arthur: Legend of the Sword' has opened on top of the box office with earnings of $2.3 million.
Fox’s 'Alien: Covenant' has landed on top of the box office, earning just under $4 million over its opening weekend.
Despite falling over 40 per cent, ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2’ remains on top of the box office, earning almost $5 million over the weekend.
Disney’s 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2' has raced to the top of the box office, earning $8.6 million over its opening weekend – an average of $12,222.