The Wes Ball-directed fourth installment of the “Planet of the Apes” franchise exceeded expectations in its debut weekend.
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“Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes,” the sequel to 2017’s “War of the Planet of the Apes,” took the top spot at the box office this weekend, according to data from Box Office Mojo, bringing in $56.5 million at the domestic box office, slightly surpassing expectations for its debut weekend.Key Facts
“Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes,” debuted globally at $129 million as it brought in about $72.5 million at the overseas box office, according to Box Office Mojo.
The $56.5 million domestic box office total narrowly beat expectations of about $55 million for the film’s opening weekend.
Wes Ball’s “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes,” did well in early previews, as well, having grossed $1.
