'Lee Cronin's The Mummy' no match for 'Super Mario' or 'Hail Mary'
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Key Points:
- "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie" maintained its top position at the North American box office for the third consecutive weekend, earning $35 million and reaching $747.5 million worldwide.
- "Project Hail Mary" held strong in its fifth weekend with $20.5 million, bringing its domestic total to $285.1 million and global earnings to $573.1 million, aided by a renewed IMAX run.
- "Lee Cronin’s The Mummy" debuted in third place with $13.5 million across 3,404 locations, receiving mixed reviews and a C+ CinemaScore, but has already grossed $34 million worldwide against a $22 million budget.
- The weekend also saw modest openings for indie and art house films like "Lorne" and "Mother Mary," while the comedy "Busboys" secured eighth place with $1.6 million.
- Looking ahead, the Michael Jackson biopic "Michael" is projected to open strongly next weekend with estimates between $60 million and $90 million, potentially setting a new record for a musical biopic opening.
