MATRIX SCORES BEST OPENING
EVER FOR R-RATED FILM
The Warner Bros. sequel to 1999's The Matrix took in an estimated $93.3 million from Friday through Sunday, capturing 59.8% of the total gross of the weekend's top 12 films.
The film blew past the previous R-rated weekend record holder, 2001's Hannibal, which brought in $58 million. Matrix Reloaded opened in limited previews Wednesday night, and its total for all five days was estimated at $135.8 million.
Matrix Reloaded becomes the second-highest first weekend grossing film of all time, behind last year's PG-13-rated Spider-Man, which took in $114.8 million its opening weekend.
Overall, however, Hollywood revenues were down, with the top 12 movies grossing $162.6 million, off 4% compared to the same weekend last year.
The film is the second of a trilogy, which will wrap up in November with The Matrix Revolutions.
The movie knocked its sci-fi rival, X2: X-Men United, into third place. X2 took in $17.1 million for a total three-week take of $174 million.
Eddie Murphy’s family comedy Daddy Day Care, which only slipped 30% at the box office in its second week and retained its second-place showing with a three-day gross of $19.2 million, for a three-week total of $51.4 million.
VMAs BEAMING BACK
TO THE BIG APPLE Getting back to where they once belonged (4/24a)
THE COUNT: ALL THE DESERT'S A STAGE
Jon Wayne is rolling over in his grave. (4/24a)
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THE NEW UMG
Gosh, we hope there are more press releases.
TIKTOK BANNED!
Unless the Senate manages to make this whole thing go away, that is.
THE NEW HUGE COUNTRY ACT
No, not that one.
TRUMP'S CAMPAIGN PLAYLIST
Now 100% unlicensed!
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A CHORUS OF PRAISE: IVORS 2024 NOMS
