It was Thanksgiving across the pond this past week, which means new releases opened early to take advantage of the holiday business. And Disney's latest animated offering, sequel Ralph Breaks The Internet, certainly reaped the rewards, earning $84.6 million across five days.
That marks the second-best Thanksgiving launch ever, behind another Mouse House hit, Frozen. And it's well ahead of the original, which made $49 million in three days in October 2012.
And it was a good week for sequels, as Creed II also found success with a $55 million start across the five days. The new arrivals pushed The Grinch from second to third and $35.2 million (for the three days), while Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes Of Grindelwald was knocked from the top spot, tumbling to fourth and $30.2 million. The Beasts sequel has now crossed the $100 million mark in the States. Bohemian Rhapsody, meanwhile, fell to fifth with $13.8 million.
Instant Family was sixth on $12.5 million, beating the week's third new arrival, Robin Hood. The attempt at a modern(ish) twist on the legend didn't exactly rob any riches, and had to make door with a poor $9.1 million, from the weekend, and $14.2 million for the five days.
Eighth was Widows, earning $7.9 million, while Green Book expanded its release and jumped into the top 10 at nine via $5.4 million. A Star Is Born slipped to 10th, rounding out the top 10 with $3 million.
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