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Box Office Report: Venom Dominates, Slow Start to Fall Season

Box office report: Venom 3 remains top, new releases compete, overall sales sluggish, major films upcoming.

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How has Red One performed in its early international release?: Red One, starring Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans, has already started its international release, generating \u002426.6 million in 75 overseas markets. The film's considerable budget of \u0024250 million means its performance needs to continue to grow to see a return on its investment.
How did The Wild Robot perform in its seventh week of release?: The Wild Robot held its own in its seventh week, landing in fourth place with \u00246.6 million. Other notable performers include Anora, expanding into wide release, and Conclave, an adult-oriented drama showing strong performance in its third weekend.
Which two new movies competed for second place at the box office?: Heretic and The Best Christmas Pageant Ever were close competitors for second place. Heretic, a horror thriller starring Hugh Grant, debuted with \u002411 million, while The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, a family-friendly film, had a reported opening gross of \u002411.1 million, including sneak previews.
What was the number one movie at the box office for the third weekend in a row?: Venom: Let There Be Carnage topped the box office for the third weekend in a row, grossing \u002416.2 million in the US and Canada. Despite a less-than-stellar domestic opening, the film has performed exceptionally well internationally, bringing its global total to \u0024394.2 million.
What is the overall state of box office sales compared to last year and pre-pandemic levels?: Overall box office sales remain sluggish, running about 11 percent behind last year and 50 percent below pre-pandemic averages. This is expected to change in the coming weeks with several major releases scheduled, including Red One, Gladiator II, Wicked, and Moana 2.

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