Verity Dominates North American Box Office With $15.1 Million Debut
Verity leads the weekend box office charts, while Digger opens to $3.4 million in North American theaters.
Verity secured the top spot at the North American box office this Friday, pulling in $15.1 million in ticket sales. The strong opening performance sets a high bar for the weekend, outpacing several other new and holdover titles currently in theaters.
Among the other notable releases, Digger arrived with a $3.4 million opening day. According to reporting from Variety, the film faces a challenging path to profitability given its substantial production budget, which is estimated to be between $160 million and $180 million.
Other films rounding out the daily chart included Resident Evil, which brought in $3.62 million, and The Heart of the Beast, which earned $3.15 million. Meanwhile, Primetime, which made its debut at the Venice Film Festival earlier this month, added $2.49 million to its total on Friday.
Quick answers
How much did Verity earn on its opening Friday?
Verity earned $15.1 million on its opening Friday in North American theaters.
What was the opening day performance for Digger?
Digger earned $3.4 million on its opening Friday.
What is the estimated production budget for Digger?
Digger had a production budget between $160 million and $180 million.