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US Box Office Analysis Weekend 15 - 17 February 2019:  Alita makes its debut at the top with $27 million opening

US Box Office Analysis Weekend 15 - 17 February 2019: Alita makes its debut at the top with $27 million opening

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Alita: Battle Angel
The Manga live action film from director Robert Rodriguez tops the US box office this weekend on its debut knocking last weeks top film The Lego Movie 2 to number 2.

Isn't It Romantic

Alita: Battle Angel

Topping the chart on its debut weekend the film which is produced by James Cameron tops the chart with a debut weekend gross of $27.8 million.

With previews this takes the films total gross to $36.5 million.

The Lego Movie 2: The Second part

After entering the chart at the top last week the brick movie falls to number 2 this week with a weekend gross of $21.5 million.

This pushes the films total gross to $62.6 million after 10 days of release.

Isn't It Romantic

Entering the box office at number 3 on its debut release is this Rebel Wilson starring movie about a woman who appears to be in a romantic comedy.

The film takes $20.4 million for the weekend.

What Men Want

Falling to number 4 this week is the mind reading movie which takes $10.9 million to push its total gross to $36.1 million after 2 weeks of release.

Happy Death Day 2U

Finishing off the top 5 is another new release in the shape of the horror follow up to Happy Death Day which takes just under $10 million on its debut.

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SaltyPopcorn is where a lifelong obsession with cinema meets 20 years of elite tech experience. Founded by Robert, this premier UK film blog blends sharp movie criticism with deep digital expertise.

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Robert's film journey started early at the historic Palace Cinema in High Wycombe. From working at Ritz Video Film Hire (later Blockbuster Express) for 8 years to spending six years studying Film and Culture at university, his passion for the silver screen is deeply rooted.

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Before launching this platform, Robert taught himself web development and spent two decades driving growth for global digital giants:

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