In the North American box office this weekend, despite a dip in earnings compared to its previous installments, the superhero film "Venom: The Last Dance" emerged as the top earner. The film, starring Tom Hardy, brought in $51 million over its opening weekend, according to estimates from industry-tracking firm Exhibitor Relations. Hardy reprises his role as the disillusioned journalist who transforms into a terrifying alien creature with huge, fearsome teeth. Joining him are Chiwetel Ejiofor, Juno Temple, and Rhys Ifans. The previous installment, "Venom: Let There Be Carnage," had a much stronger opening in 2021, grossing $96 million. However, the new film faced significant competition for audience attention from a World Series baseball game between the New York Yankees and the Los Angeles Dodgers. Halloween season has also stirred interest in the horror genre, with "Smile 2" dropping one spot to second place with $40.7 million in its second week. Produced by Paramount, this horror sequel stars Naomi Scott as a troubled pop star haunted by a deadly curse. The film has maintained strong earnings as Halloween approaches, indicating a continued appetite for horror at the box office. In third place, the religious thriller "Conclave", produced by FilmNation, earned $6.5 million. This suspenseful drama stars Ralph Fiennes as a cardinal grappling with a profound crisis of faith during the selection of a new pope. Fiennes’ compelling performance and the film’s spiritual tension have helped it carve a niche among weekend audiences. Also earning $6.5 million but landing in fourth place is the animated family film "The Wild Robot". Produced by Universal and DreamWorks Animation, the film tells the story of a robot forced to adapt and survive among unfamiliar creatures after becoming stranded on a remote island. The combination of stunning animation and a heartwarming storyline has drawn a steady audience, even amid stiff competition. The fifth spot this week was claimed by "We Live in Time", a romantic drama produced by StudioCanal, which earned $4.8 million. Starring Andrew Garfield and Florence Pugh, the film has resonated with fans of heartfelt love stories, providing a counterbalance to the season’s thrillers and action films. The rest of the top ten films at the North American box office include: "Terrifier 3" – $4.8 million "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" – $3.2 million "Anora" – $867,000 "Piece by Piece" – $720,000 "Transformers One" – $720,000 Overall, this weekend showcased a diverse range of films at the North American box office, with superhero action, horror, animation, and drama each claiming their share of the spotlight. As Halloween draws closer, horror films are expected to continue performing strongly, while family-friendly and blockbuster action movies vie for audiences in the following weeks. https://trailer.best/ Login Login 0 repins 0 comments 0 likes