’Scary Movie’ No. 1 With $55M
The film 'Scary Movie' topped the weekend box office with $55 million in domestic sales, marking a successful return for the franchise. Meanwhile, 'Masters of the Universe' debuted in second place with $29.3 million.
Why it matters
The performance of these films indicates a strong consumer appetite for nostalgic franchise revivals in the current cinema market.
More than a decade after the last installment, Scary Movie has proven its staying power, landing at the top of the weekend box office with an estimated $55 million in domestic ticket sales for its debut weekend.
The article provides standard industry reporting on box office figures.
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