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‘F9’ leaves rival films choking on dust ‘F9' leaves rival films choking on dust

LOS ANGELES: Universal's new and 11th movies. and Salma Hayek reprising their "Fg： The Fast Saga" not only He said: "Every story deserves roles from 2017"s "The Hitman's lapped all other films in North its own ending. "I know people Bodyguard.' American theaters this weekend, are going to feel like it doesn't in fourth, down one spot from it pulverized them with an have to end, but I think all good last weekend, was Sony's family­ estimated take of $70 million, things should. friendly " 2: The industry watcher Exhibitor "There are reasons for a finale. I Runaway," at $4.85 million. The Relations reported Sunday. think this franchise has deserved mixed live-action/animation has Confirming the persistent it.” voicing the title appeal of fast cars and Director Justin Lin. who will role, with live performances by muscle-bound men, this ninth helm the final two movies, added: Rose Byrne, Domhnall Gleeson installment in the "Fast and "We got together and Vin says, and . Furious” franchise easily became 'I think we should think about And again in fifth place was the biggest money-maker since closing up the saga now.' Disney's family-friendly origin the Co vid-19 pandemic began, "Nine fFg] is kind of the first film "Cruella," at $3,7 million. even as one in five US theaters film of the final chapter. "We're stars as the pooch­ and most of those in Canada kind of reconfiguring everything, tormenting title villain. remain shuttered. Ticket sales so that the next two movies So, how should Hollywood overseas have passed $300 should wrap up this amazing be feeling about its incipient million. journey for these characters.1' recovery? ”The industry is still The plot? Suffice it to say that Coming in second - left far settling- after its 15-month Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez behind in the dust of "Fa" - was shutdown, David Gross, who and John Cena have to deal not Paramount's " Part runs movie consulting firm only with exploding cars, plane H： at $6.2 million for the three- Franchise Entertainment crashes and private armies but day weekend. The - Research, told Variety. "The also rocket cars, electromagnetic directed horror film, starring effects of the pandemic will weapons and ominous satellites. his wife Emily Blunt, has shown take time to heal, (but) the new The movie, which also features staying power, however. Since normal is coming.'' - AFP Ludacris, Tyrese Gibson Charlize its release five weeks ago it has Theron and Dame - taken in $136 million domestically Rounding out the top 10 were: also bagged the biggest domestic and $112 million overseas. 'The Conjuring: The Devil opening since ': The Rise In third place was "The Made Me Do It ($2.9 million) of Skywalker' in December 2019. Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard," 'In the Heights' (S2.2 million) Vin Diesel recently confirmed from Lionsgate, at $488 million. ,Spirit Untamed' ($1 million) (Files) In this file photo (from left) South African-US actress , actor Tyrese Gibson, actor-musician Chris the franchise will cross the finish The action comedy has Ryan '12 Mighty Orphans' {$592,000) 'Ludacris' Bridges. Japanese-New Zealand actress Anna Sawai, actor-producer Vin Diesel and US-Taiwanese director line in 20M following the 10th Reynolds, Samuel L. Jackson 'Nobody ($560,000) Justin Lin arrive for the world premiere of'Fg: The Fast Saga at the TCL Chinese theatre in Hollywood on June 18,2021.