‘Ocean’s 8’ steals the box office

The female-driven version of the Ocean’sheist franchise opened at the top of the box office with $41.5 million. Despite the mixed reviews, Ocean’s 8 managed to unseat Solo: A Star Wars Story.  With a budget of $70 million, it had the franchise’s best-ever opening weekend. Ocean’s 8 stars Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett, Mindy Kaling, Sarah Paulson, Helena Bonham Carter, Rihanna and Anne Hathaway.  

Hereditary, starring Toni Collette, debuted with $13 million, a record for production company A24. Hotel Artemis, starring Jodie Foster, flopped with a $3.2 million opener.

Box Office Receipts, per ComScore:

1. “Ocean’s 8,” $41.5 million ($12.2 million international).
2. “Solo: A Star Wars Story,” $15.2 million.
3. “Deadpool 2,” $13.7 million ($18.5 million international).
4. “Hereditary,” $13 million ($3.5 million international).
5. “Avengers: Infinity War,” $6.8 million ($10.9 million international).
6. “Adrift,” $5.1 million.
7. “Book Club,” $4.2 million.
8. “Hotel Artemis,” $3.2 million.
9. “Upgrade,” $2.2 million.
10. “Life of the Party,” $2.1 million.

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