The third installment of the Marvel saga has exceeded expectations and should generate among the highest receipts ever recorded on these dates in the United States.
"It's an excellent launch according to sensational codes very specific to (the) Marvel universe," said David A. Gross of Franchise Entertainment Research, despite "abnormally low" reviews and ratings. he continued.
With actor Paul Rudd as the Ant-Man and actress Evangeline Lilly alongside him, the superhero flick crushed the competition.
'Avatar 2: The Way of the Water' ranks second with $7.5 million - even though the 20th Century film has now grossed (worldwide) a total of $2.24 billion of dollars.
"Puss in Boots 2: The Final Quest," a children's film from the "Shrek" saga, came in third this week with $7.4 million, nine weeks after its release.
In fourth position, we find the latest installment of the dance film "Magic Mike", directed by Steven Soderbergh, with 5.8 million dollars in revenue.
Actor Channing Tatum plays a retired stripper with a big heart.
Universal Studios' "Knock at the Cabin" thriller came in fifth and grossed $4.6 million.
Here's the rest of the top 10:
6. "80 for Brady" ($4.3 million)
7. "Titanic" ($2.7 million)
8. "Marlowe" ($2.2 million)
9. "Missing" ($2.0 million)
10. "A Man Called Otto" ($1.9 million)
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