Please note that most studios are reporting estimates due to the holidays. Actual results will be reported on Monday, January 5.
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies held onto first place yesterday with an estimated $8.38 million, bringing the finale's domestic total up to $207.23 million. The film crossed the $200 million threshold in 17 days, two days faster than The Desolation of Smaug last year. Five Armies is on track to bring in $22.3 million this weekend in a likely third straight weekend atop the box office.
The Woman In Black 2: Angel of Death debuted to $7.75 million on Friday, not far behind its predecessor's $8.3 million opening day three years ago (which translated to a $20.9 million weekend). It should be noted that the first film opened over Super Bowl weekend, while it's sequel will likely be more front-loaded due to opening after New Year's Day. BoxOffice projects a $16 million weekend for this sequel.
Into the Woods claimed third place yesterday with another $7.46 million. The Disney musical's total now stands at $79.6 million. BoxOffice projects an $18.3 million frame.
Unbroken wasn't far behind in fourth place yesterday with $7.4 million, bringing its total up to $76.8 million. Please note that Universal also revised the film's Thursday gross down from $6.95 million to $6.9 million. BoxOffice projects a $19.6 million weekend.
In fifth place, Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb added $5.93 million. The threequel's total now stands at $81.2 million. BoxOffice projects a $15.3 million weekend.
Meanwhile, The Imitation Game continues to perform very well in semi-limited release. The Alan Turing biopic nabbed $2.95 million from 754 locations on Friday, giving it a $3,916 per-theater average. The film's total is now $25.6 million and is expected to bring in around $8.1 million this weekend.
The Gambler added $2.58 million yesterday, giving it $23.84 million in all so far. BoxOffice projects a $6.6 million weekend.
Last but not least, American Sniper continues to roll on in platform release with a strong $234,000 Friday take from 4 locations -- giving it a $58,430 per-theater average. The film has tallied $1.79 million through 9 days of release. BoxOffice projects a weekend close to $645,000.
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