Director of the movie Clint Eastwood (2nd L) poses with cast members Tom Hanks (2nd R), Aaron Eckhart (R) and Captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger at the premiere of “Sully” in Los Angeles, California U.S., September 8, 2016.
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Bad Moms has cemented itself as a financial success, an estimated $2.8 million weekend adding up to over $107.5 million at the domestic box office.
The movie, which stars Tom Hanks as Captain Chesley Sullenberger, tells the story of pilot Sullenberger’s “Miracle on the Hudson” landing of US Airways Flight 1549 in 2009 and its aftermath.
“This is what the fall is all about – Oscar contenders, stories with some depth and gravitas – and Hanks and Eastwood delivered that”, says comScore senior media analyst Paul Dergarabedian. Imax said Sunday that “Sully” set a September record for its circuit. “Sully”, $35.5 million ($9.5 million international). 2. A studio recoups 55% of a film’s grosses on average, meaning it needs to approximately double its budget to be profitable during its theatrical run. “Suicide Squad” took fourth place with $5.7 million, while the animated pic “The Wild Life” rounded out the top five with a dim $3.4 million. The Wild Life, which now has a 15% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, claimed fifth place with $3.4 million.
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Psychological thriller and fellow newcomer When the Bough Breaks also showed well, finishing at #2 with an estimated $15 million. Though faring better in pure numbers, Kubo and the Two Strings and its $3.2 million is still struggling, and looking to be a financial bomb, though not a critical one. “Hell or High Water”, $2.6 million ($1.3 million international). 10. It could also surpass airline drama movie “Flight” starred by Denzel Washington that opened with $24.9 million and a total of $93 million in the US. In Oct. 2015, Bridge of Spies, helmed by Steven Spielberg and starring Hanks, opened to $15.4 million on its way to becoming a solid performer.
