Box office: ‘Doctor Strange,’ ‘Trolls’ stay on top
LOS ANGELES – Marvel’s mystical superhero adventure “Doctor Strange” and the musical animated release “Trolls” remained No. 1 and No. 2 at the box office for the second straight weekend, while new releases “Arrival” and “Almost Christmas” opened strongly.
Disney’s “Doctor Strange” took in $43 million over the weekend, according to final ticket sales figures Monday. “Troll” followed behind with $35 million.
The Amy Adams-led science-fiction thriller “Arrival” debuted with a better-than-expected $24.1 million. And the holiday-themed comedy “Almost Christmas” also landed solidly with $15.1 million.
1. “Doctor Strange” $42,970,065 / $152,952,234 (2)
2. “Trolls” $34,979,577 / $93,943,892 (2)
3. “Arrival” $24,074,047 / $24,074,047 (1)
4. “Almost Christmas” $15,134,235 / $15,134,235 (1)
5. “Hacksaw Ridge” $10,630,873 / $32,120,194 (2)
6. “The Accountant” $4,412,248 / $77,568,003 (5)
7. “Tyler Perry’s Boo! A Madea Halloween” $3,519,903 / $70,377,982 (4)
8. “Shut In” $3,502,440 / $3,502,440 (1)
9. “Jack Reacher: Never Go Back” $3,303,081 / $54,564,792 (4)
10. “Inferno” $3,260,497 / $31,592,512 (3)