'Jungle Book' rules box office again; 'Civil War' looms
'Jungle Book' rules box office again; 'Civil War' looms
NEW YORK (AP) — Disney's The Jungle Book trounced a handful of underperforming new releases to rule the box office for a third consecutive week, while next week's certain champ, Captain America:
Civil War, began setting records overseas.
Jon Favreau's live-action Rudyard Kipling adaptation earned $42.4 million in its third week at North American theaters, according to studio estimates Sunday.
R-rated "Keanu," from the former Comedy Central stars of "Key and Peele," cost only about $15 million to make.
Garry Marshall's latest holiday-themed romantic comedy, "Mother's Day," bowed with a weak $8.3 million despite the presence of stars Jennifer Aniston and Julia Roberts.
Though Marshall's "Valentine's Day" opened with $56.2 million in 2010, audiences have since been less enthusiastic for his poorly reviewed Hallmark card ensembles.
Mother's Day," released by Open Road, even trails the $13 million opening of 2011's "New Year's Eve.
Civil War opening next weekend in North America, the box office was largely in a holding pattern, waiting for Marvel to effectively launch the summer movie season.
"Civil War" gave a preview of its might in 37 international territories over the weekend, taking in an estimated $200.2 million.
Once it lands, Disney will have accounted for three of the top five movies of the year, along with "The Jungle Book" and "Zootopia."
Estimated ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to comScore.
Estimated ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at international theaters (excluding the U.S. and Canada), according to comScore: