Box office: ‘Deadpool’ keeps earning in third weekend
“Deadpool” easily defeated newcomers at the box office.
The R-rated antihero romp starring Ryan Reynolds as the Marvel mercenary earned $31.1 million in its third weekend, bringing its domestic haul to $285.2 million.
The mythological saga “Gods of Egypt” featuring Gerard Butler as a rebellious deity opened in a distant second place with $14.1 million.
Last week’s take / total take (weeks in release)
1. “Deadpool” $31,115,195 / $285,254,204 (3)
2. “Gods of Egypt” $14,123,903 / $14,123,903 (1)
3. “Kung Fu Panda 3” $8,898,439 / $128,353,798 (5)
4. “Risen” $6,815,021 / $22,518,768 (2)
5. “Triple 9” $6,109,085 / $6,109,085 (1)
6. “Eddie the Eagle” $6,084,682 / $6,084,682 (1)
7. “The Witch” $5,066,908 / $16,675,437 (2)
8. “How to be Single” $5,008,362 / $39,479,228 (3)
9. “Race” $4,103,290 / $13,692,912 (2)
10. “The Revenant” $3,953,291 / $170,659,760 (10)