In 2nd weekend, 'Dune' bests 'Last Night in Soho,' 'Antlers'
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After a record-breaking start, October's box office closed out quietly this weekend with 'Dune' repeating at number one.
Whether it's due to Halloween falling on a Sunday, too many new options or simply a lack of enthusiasm, moviegoing audiences seemed to have other plans this weekend. Notable exceptions are the latest "My Hero Academia" and the new Wes Anderson pic "The French Dispatch."
First place still went to the bigger budget and wider release Timothee Chalamet film. In its second weekend in theaters, "Dune," which is also available on HBO Max, grossed an additional US$15.5 million, according to studio estimates Sunday. Although down a steep 62% from its debut, the ticket sales were enough to give it one more week atop the North American charts.
With a production budget of $165 million (not including marketing and promotion), "Dune" has now grossed $69.4 million in North America and TK globally. Warner Bros. and Legendary last week confirmed plans to go ahead with a sequel that is expected to open exclusively in theaters in 2023.
"Halloween Kills," in its third weekend, placed second with $8.5 million. The penultimate film in this modern trilogy has now grossed $115.1 million globally.
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