“Are You there, God? ‘It’s Me, Margaret’ Earns $600,000 In Thursday Previews; ‘Sisu’ surprises for $585,000 – box office

As The movie Super Mario Bros on track for a box office performance that will make it the highest-grossing animated film of all time at the domestic box office, and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 Waiting to strike, Lionsgate navigates the pre-summer calendar with two films this weekend, centered on two distinct demos: the long-awaited feature film adaptation of Judy Blume’s 1970 novel, are you there god it’s me margaret aimed at women, and its inclusion of Finnish genre title Sony Stage 6 sisu caters to genre types.

are you there god open to $600,000 in a combination of Thursday night previews and early access screenings. There’s a chance the adaptation, produced by James L. Brooks and directed by Kelly Fremon Craig, will top its projected opening of $7-9 million into the low double digits as it expands to 3,343 theaters.

Craig’s last film with Brooks the teenager the edge of seventeen, made $220,000 in Thursday previews on its way to a $4.75 million opening.

are you there god is estimated at $30 million and includes Rachel McAdams, Kathy Bates, Abby Ryder Fortson in the title role and Benny Safdie. The film takes place in the 1970s about a young girl’s challenges during puberty The edge of seventeen Filmmakers is currently 99% on Rotten Tomatoes.

by Liongate Sis Thursday surprised, captivating $585,000. The picture, which is only showing in 900 movie theaters this weekend, should make it 4 million dollars, but it may now be more than that. The 94% fresh feature film by Jalmari Helander (Rare export, big game) follows Aatami, an ex-soldier in 1945 who discovers gold in the deep wilderness of Finland on his way to the city. Brutal Nazis on a scorched earth mission discover his treasure chest. He must go to great lengths to get his gold back – even if it means killing every Nazi. Aatami is played by Jorma Tommila, a frequent collaborator with the filmmaker.

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Sony has also confirmed the faith-based title Big George Foreman: The Amazing Story of the Former and Future World Heavyweight Champion the weekend.

The picture tells the story of the future heavyweight world champion, from his impoverished childhood to channeling his rage to become an Olympic and world heavyweight champion. A near-death experience took him from the boxing ring to the pulpit. However, as his community struggles mentally and financially, Foreman returns to the ring and makes history by regaining his title and becoming the oldest and most unlikely heavyweight world champion in boxing history. George Tilman Jr. direct. Chris Davis plays George Foreman. Sony booked the film in 3,000 locations with a $5 million prospect. Did previews yesterday starting at 4pm $250,000 in 2,600 cinemas. The $32 million production was co-financed by TSG.

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Meanwhile Enlightenment/Universal/Nintendos Movie Super Mario Brosmade $2.97 million Thursday at the box office, down 1% from Wednesday, for a third week of $73 million and a running total of 450 million dollars. The fourth weekend is expected to be in the 30 million dollars Territory. for 23 days, Super Mario Bros is 9% behind incredible 2 simultaneous. That doesn’t mean it can’t catch up.

New lines Evil Dead Rise made $1.59 million yesterday, -5% from Wednesday for a weekly gross of $32.2 million. Weekend 2, which like most horror pics is expected to drop -60%, is upon us $9.8 million.

Other highlights in the top 5 at the Thursday box office: Lionsgate’s John Wick: Chapter 4 eventually became the highest grossing franchise in the United States $171.5 millionimprove John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellums $171 million. Fourthquel’s Fifth Thursday $500,000-2% from Wednesday for an $8 million week.

MGM’s Guy Richie The Bund on 2.611 seen a $457,000 Thursday, -4% from Wednesday for a first week of $8.67 million.

from Amazon Heaven in 2,823 theaters yesterday earned $395,000, -9%, for a third week $7.3 milliontotal gross of $43.6 million.