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Disney’s animated musical fantasy film ‘Encanto’ stayed in top place at the North American box office this weekend, taking in an estimated $12.7 million, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations said Sunday.
With original music by Lin-Manuel Miranda, ‘Encanto’ tells the story of a family in the mountains of Colombia endowed with special powers -- except for daughter Mirabel, who ends up having to save the others. Voice actors include Stephanie Beatriz, John Leguizamo and Diane Guerrero.
Sony’s ‘Ghostbusters: Afterlife,’ the latest chapter in the wacky supernatural franchise, took in an estimated $10.4 million to place second for the Friday-through-Sunday period, cementing the hold of family-friendly films at the top of the box office.
Ridley Scott’s new crime drama ‘House of Gucci’ placed third at $6.8 million, continuing its healthy showing for an adult-oriented film at a time when Covid fears have kept many older viewers at home.
‘Christmas with the Chosen: The Messengers,’ took fourth place at $4.1m, while Disney/Marvel superhero film ‘Eternals’ placed fifth, at $3.9m.
