‘The Relic’ Eclipses ‘Evita’ With $9.4-Million Debut
Monsters beat Madonna in the weekend box-office race as the horror film “The Relic†debuted with $9.4 million to easily outdistance the much-hyped “Evita,†according to industry estimates.
“The Relic,†about a reptilian mutant that attacks people at a museum, stars Penelope Ann Miller as a biologist bent on killing the creature. “Evita,†the musical about Eva Peron of Argentina, was shown at 704 screens in its first weekend in wide release, taking in $8.6 million.
“Michael,†starring John Travolta as a seedy but good-hearted angel, fell from first to third place with $8.5 million.
Two films debuted in the Top 10. “Jackie Chan’s First Strike,†the latest adventure from the Hong Kong action star, was sixth with $6.5 million, and “Turbulence,†a critically panned aircraft-in-peril film, was No. 8 with $4.4 million.
The Top 10 films and their estimated grosses for Friday through Sunday (final figures are due today):
1. “The Relic,†$9.4 million.
2. “Evita,†$8.6 million.
3. “Michael,†$8.5 million.
4. “Jerry Maguire,†$7.8 million.
5. “Scream,†$7.6 million.
6. “Jackie Chan’s First Strike,†$6.5 million.
7. “The People vs. Larry Flynt,†$5.6 million.
8. “Turbulence,†$4.4 million.
9. “One Fine Day,†$3.6 million.
10. “Beavis and Butt-Head Do America,†$3 million.
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