#BOXOFFICE: “DEAD RECKONING” EASILY THE BEST

MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – DEAD RECKONING PART ONE demolishes the competition this weekend, debuting in top spot with $54.2 million from 4,327 theatres for Paramount Pictures. Its five-day running total is $78 million since its Wednesday opening, across North America. Franchise best still goes to MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – FALLOUT with $61 million in 2018.

SOUND OF FREEDOM lands in second spot, still going strong with $23.6 million from 3,265 theatres for Angel Studios, a two-week total of $82 million.

INSIDIOUS: THE RED DOOR is in third with $12.6 million from 3,188 theatres for Sony Pictures, a two week run of $57 million.

Fourth is INDIANA JONES AND THE DIAL OF DESTINY with $11.4 million for 20th Century Studios, a total $144 million over three weeks.

Disney & Pixar’s ELEMENTAL is fifth with $8.5 million, a total $125 million over five weekends.