Everything seems to indicate that the “remake” or adaptations of old films are the business of the moment in the mecca of cinema, as happened this weekend with the new version of Ghostbusters.
“Ghostbusters: Afterlife,” which premiered on Friday, grossed $ 44 million, thanks to being screened in 4,315 theaters nationwide.
The film “Ghostbusters” whose parent company is Sony, is directed by Jason Reitman and starring Paul Rudd, Finn Wolfhard and Mckenna Grace is screened exclusively in theaters.
The Ghostbusters achieved solid numbers
Film experts indicated that “Ghostbusters: Afterlife” obtained the figures that were predetermined to obtain during its opening week.
“It’s a really strong number,” said Paul Dergarabedian, Comscore’s senior media analyst.
The expert indicated that this showed that the film whose first edition came out in 1984 and which starred Bill Murray, Dan Aykord and Harold Ramis can still get through despite the years.
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“Part of that is the exclusive theatrical release. This shows that this brand is really powerful even some 37 years after the original became a cultural phenomenon. “
Weekend blockbuster movies
Behind the Ghostbusters was the drama “Eternals,” which earned $ 10 million in gross.
Another film that made the top 10 was “King Richard,” which made $ 5.7 million over the weekend.
The film stars renowned actor Will Smith, who plays the father of tennis players Venus and Serena Williams.
