'Other Mommy' Tops North American Box Office With $27.5 Million Debut

"Other Mommy" opened at No. 1 in North America with $27.5 million in ticket sales, according to Variety, leading the weekend box office.

The film added $17.69 million internationally, bringing its global tally to $45.19 million.

"The Social Reckoning" opened in fifth place with $5.5 million in North America. Ahead of its release, the film had been projected to open to $7 million to $8 million.

Among other holdovers, "Verity" earned $11.4 million in its second weekend from 3,572 theaters, a 64% decline. "Resident Evil" grossed $8.3 million in its fourth weekend, while "Heart of the Beast" opened at No. 4 with $7.1 million. "Digger" fell 64% in its second weekend to $2.9 million from 3,321 theaters.

Older Releases in Context

In 2010, "The Social Network" opened to $22 million, not adjusted for inflation, on a $40 million budget. It went on to earn $224 million globally and won four Oscars, including one for Sorkin's screenplay. "The Social Reckoning" carries a $30 million price tag. "Digger" debuted with $8 million and has reached $14 million domestically and $30 million globally, against a production spend above $160 million. "Verity" has grossed $53 million in North America and more than $80 million worldwide on a $40 million budget, while "Resident Evil" has generated $138.5 million domestically and more than $260 million globally on a $75 million budget.