But while "M3gan" drew audiences largely in 2D showings, large-format screens continued to be soaked up by "The Way of Water." 1 for the fourth straight week in United States and Canadian theaters with $45 million in sales. After dominating the otherwise lackluster holiday corridor, the "Avatar" sequel is nearly matching the original's pace; the first "Avatar" scored $50.3 million in its fourth weekend. Third place went to "Puss in Boots: The Last Wish," with $13.1 million in its third week of release. While many awards contenders have struggled in recent months at the box office, Darren Aronofsky's "The Whale" is proving a modest exception.

Source: Manila Times January 09, 2023 14:06 UTC