‘Get Out’ tops box office with huge $30.5 million in ticket sales
8 years ago

‘Get Out’ tops box office with huge $30.5 million in ticket sales

LA Times  

Boosted by strong reviews and a genre-bending story, Jordan Peele’s socially conscious horror movie, “Get Out,” got a big, neighborly welcome at the box office this weekend. But thanks to rave reviews, anticipation was high for the directorial debut of Peele, previously best known for his role in the Comedy Central sketch-comedy duo behind “Key & Peele.” “Get Out,” about a young black man whose trip to meet his white girlfriend’s parents turns deeply sinister, has received unanimous praise from film critics, achieving a rare 100% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes. “La La Land,” Lionsgate’s hit movie musical nominated for 14 awards, was right behind with $4.6 million and a cumulative total of $140 million. ryan.faughnder@latimes.com Twitter: @rfaughnder UPDATES: 10 a.m.: This article was updated with a quote from Universal Pictures’ distribution chief and box office details for “John Wick,” “Lego Batman” and Oscar-nominated films.

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‘Dog Man’ bites off $36 million, taking No. 1 at box office
1 month, 3 weeks ago

‘Dog Man’ bites off $36 million, taking No. 1 at box office

Associated Press  

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Inside Out 2 continues 2024 domination long after cinema release
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Inside Out 2 continues 2024 domination long after cinema release

The Independent  

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Inside Out 2 overtakes Lion King to become ninth biggest film of all time
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Inside Out 2 overtakes Lion King to become ninth biggest film of all time

The Independent  

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‘Twisters’ storms the box office, whipping up $80 million in ticket sales
8 months ago

‘Twisters’ storms the box office, whipping up $80 million in ticket sales

LA Times  

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‘Despicable Me 4’ notches another win for family films at the box office
8 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Despicable Me 4’ notches another win for family films at the box office

LA Times  

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‘Inside Out 2’ crosses $1 billion at box office: Kevin Costner’s ‘Horizon’ stumbles
8 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Inside Out 2’ crosses $1 billion at box office: Kevin Costner’s ‘Horizon’ stumbles

LA Times  

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'Inside Out 2' scores $100M in its second weekend, setting records
9 months ago

'Inside Out 2' scores $100M in its second weekend, setting records

The Independent  

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‘Inside Out 2’ hits record $155m on opening weekend in dire year for the movie industry
9 months ago

‘Inside Out 2’ hits record $155m on opening weekend in dire year for the movie industry

The Independent  

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An emotional win for theaters, Hollywood: ‘Inside Out 2’ scores massive $155 million opening
9 months, 1 week ago

An emotional win for theaters, Hollywood: ‘Inside Out 2’ scores massive $155 million opening

Associated Press  

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‘Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire’ collects a cool $45.2 million at weekend box office
11 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire’ collects a cool $45.2 million at weekend box office

LA Times  

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'Black Adam' tops box office again on quiet weekend
2 years, 4 months ago

'Black Adam' tops box office again on quiet weekend

The Independent  

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Jordan Peele's ‘Nope’ debuts at No. 1 with $44 million
2 years, 7 months ago

Jordan Peele's ‘Nope’ debuts at No. 1 with $44 million

The Independent  

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The Batman Box Office Collection: Robert Pattinson's film strong with $66 mn during 2nd weekend in US
3 years ago

The Batman Box Office Collection: Robert Pattinson's film strong with $66 mn during 2nd weekend in US

India TV News  

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Is the box office coming back? ‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ sets global pandemic record
3 years, 11 months ago

Is the box office coming back? ‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ sets global pandemic record

LA Times  

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The Lion King box office collection: Jon Favreau's Disney film hauls in $433 mn globally during opening weekend
5 years, 8 months ago

The Lion King box office collection: Jon Favreau's Disney film hauls in $433 mn globally during opening weekend

Firstpost  

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‘Godzilla: King of the Monsters’ scales box office; ‘Rocketman’ and ‘Ma’ open solid
5 years, 9 months ago

‘Godzilla: King of the Monsters’ scales box office; ‘Rocketman’ and ‘Ma’ open solid

LA Times  

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’Aladdin’ dominates box office; ’Avengers: Endgame’, ’John Wick’ still go strong
5 years, 9 months ago

’Aladdin’ dominates box office; ’Avengers: Endgame’, ’John Wick’ still go strong

Live Mint  

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Get Out! Jordan Peele’s ‘Us’ shatters records with $70.3M
5 years, 11 months ago

Get Out! Jordan Peele’s ‘Us’ shatters records with $70.3M

Associated Press  

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Jordan Peele's new thriller Us breaks horror movie records
5 years, 11 months ago

Jordan Peele's new thriller Us breaks horror movie records

Daily Mail  

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How massive is ‘Black Panther’ at the box office? A record-shattering $235 million
7 years, 1 month ago

How massive is ‘Black Panther’ at the box office? A record-shattering $235 million

LA Times  

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‘It’ scares up monstrous numbers to kick off fall box office
7 years, 6 months ago

‘It’ scares up monstrous numbers to kick off fall box office

LA Times  

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Logan had the biggest opening weekend of the year so far at the US box office, beating The Lego Batman Movie
8 years ago

Logan had the biggest opening weekend of the year so far at the US box office, beating The Lego Batman Movie

The Independent  

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‘Lego Batman’ movie poised to beat ‘Fifty Shades Darker’ at the box office
8 years, 1 month ago

‘Lego Batman’ movie poised to beat ‘Fifty Shades Darker’ at the box office

LA Times  

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The Lion King Is Box Office Winner For Second Week – India TV
13 years, 5 months ago

The Lion King Is Box Office Winner For Second Week – India TV

India TV News  

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