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World Box Office Analysis 27th - 29th September 2019: DreamWorks Abominable hits the top spot on its debut weekend

World Box Office Analysis 27th - 29th September 2019: DreamWorks Abominable hits the top spot on its debut weekend
Abominable
Hitting the top during a quiet weekend at the global box office is the DreamWorks animated tale Abominable which knocks Ad Astra from the top.

Abominable

DreamWorks animation burst onto the scene this weekend with a new film which hits the top of the global box office on its debut weekend.

The film directed by Jill Culton and Todd Wilderman takes a relatively low $29.6 Million from 31 countries, $31 Million including previews.

ad Astra

Ad Astra

The space drama starring Brad Pitt falls to number 2 this week after making its debut at the top last week with a gross of $28.1 Million from 51 countries.

This puts the films total gross at $89 Million after 2 weeks of release.

Downton Abbey

Falling to number 3 this week is the high class film version of the ITV series which takes $24.5 Million from 37 countries.

The film has now passed the $100 Million global mark now as the total stands at $107.1 Million after 3 weeks of release.

IT Chapter Two

Falling to number 4 this week is the horror sequel which is released in a massive 79 countries and takes $21 Million.

The films total gross is now at $417.4 Million after 4 weeks with the half a Billion mark in its sights.

Rambo: Last Blood

Falling to number 5 on its second weekend with $14.4 Million from 45 countries for a $56.7 total gross.

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