'1917,' Universal's intense and award-winning World War I drama, brought in an estimated $36.5 million in North America. That was enough to take the top spot this weekend and knock 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker' off its box office perch.
"1917," Universal's intense and award-winning World War I drama, brought in an estimated $36.5 million in North America. That was enough to take the top spot this weekend and knock"Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker" off its box office perch. The ninth and final installment of the Skywalker saga had been No. 1 at the box office for the last three weekends.The box office of"1917" may be modest, but the drama's big win this weekend is a victory for Universal.
The drama, which follows two young British soldiers who are racing against time to deliver a message that could save hundreds of their fellow soldiers, won best picture, drama and best director for Mendes.'1917' brings a masterful new dimension to the war epicRead MoreAnd the film's solid box office could continue as it approaches the Academy Awards next month, where it could be a heavy favorite to win major awards.
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