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Gerard Butler and O’Shea Jackson Jr. steal the box office crown with the debut of Den of Thieves 2: Pantera

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Den of Thieves 2: Pantera stole the crown from last week's winner to reach the top of the box office

Den of Thieves 2: Pantera stole the crown from last week’s winner to reach the top of the box office.

The thriller, starring Gerard Butler as a Los Angeles police officer in Europe trying to track down O’Shea Jackson Jr.’s would-be criminal who is planning a major diamond heist, debuted to a solid $15.5 million. at the box office at the domestic box office for the weekend. according box office mojodespite bad reviews from critics.

Audiences gave the action adventure a solid 78 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a B+ on CinemaScore, despite a lackluster reaction from critics.

“These movies are made for audiences, not critics,” said David A. Gross of Franchise Entertainment Research. Variety.

“Gerard Butler is an established action star, and this kind of good guys versus bad guys stuff works well around the world. Overseas business should be strong.”

Box office receipts have yet to be released in the international market, and the initial domestic release did not cover the film’s $40 million budget.

The thriller, starring Gerard Butler and O'Shea Jackson Jr., debuted with a solid $15.5 million in ticket sales.

Den of Thieves 2: Pantera stole the crown from last week’s winner to reach the top of the box office. The thriller, starring Gerard Butler and O’Shea Jackson Jr., debuted with a solid $15.5 million in ticket sales.

Mufasa: The Lion King fell to second place after four weeks in theaters.

The CG story, which is a prequel to The Lion King, grossed $13.2 million over the weekend.

The family film has been a huge success for Disney, grossing some $188.7 million domestically and another $350.9 million internationally for a global gross of $539.67 million.

Third place went to Sonic the Hedgehog 3. The live-action/animated adventure based on the popular video game franchise continues to delight audiences, grossing $11 million this weekend.

The film has been a hit around the world with global earnings exceeding $384.8 million.

The public continues to sink its teeth into Nosferatu.

The gothic vampire story, starring Lily-Rose Depp as the title character’s object of desire, kept the blood pumping with $6.8 million in ticket sales.

Strong reviews and international screenings have earned the thriller nearly $135.8 million worldwide.

Mufasa: The Lion King fell to second place after four weeks in theaters. The CG story, which is a prequel to The Lion King, grossed $13.2 million over the weekend.

Mufasa: The Lion King fell to second place after four weeks in theaters. The CG story, which is a prequel to The Lion King, grossed $13.2 million over the weekend.

Third place went to Sonic the Hedgehog 3. The animated/live-action adventure based on the popular video game franchise continues to delight audiences, grossing $11 million this weekend.

Third place went to Sonic the Hedgehog 3. The animated/live-action adventure based on the popular video game franchise continues to delight audiences, grossing $11 million this weekend.

Rounding out the top five was Disney’s Moana 2.

The animated adventure remains popular with moviegoers after seven weeks in theaters and grossed $6.5 million over the weekend.

Wicked: Part One was still casting its spell, landing in sixth place earning $5 million.

The musical starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande played in fewer theaters after the film became available for sale and rental online and fans may have preferred to shell out the $29.99 film purchase for repeated viewings in home.

The public continues to sink its teeth into Nosferatu. The gothic vampire story, starring Lily-Rose Depp as the title character's object of desire, kept the blood pumping with $6.8 million in ticket sales.

The public continues to sink its teeth into Nosferatu. The gothic vampire story, starring Lily-Rose Depp as the title character’s object of desire, kept the blood pumping with $6.8 million in ticket sales.

Rounding out the top five was Disney's Moana 2. The animated adventure remains popular with moviegoers after seven weeks in theaters and grossed $6.5 million over the weekend.

Rounding out the top five was Disney’s Moana 2. The animated adventure remains popular with moviegoers after seven weeks in theaters and grossed $6.5 million over the weekend.

The Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown came in seventh place.

Timothée Chalamet plays the iconic folk singer-turned-rocker in the James Mangold-directed project. Chalamet was nominated for a Golden Globe for his performance and has been enjoying the talk of an Academy Award nomination for his portrayal of Dylan.

The music-filled film grossed $5 million over the weekend.

Babygirl, the erotic thriller starring Nicole Kidman and Harris Dickenson, rose to eighth place with $3.1 million.

The film about a successful CEO who risks her career and that of her family when she begins a torrid affair with a much younger intern has earned Kidman a Best Actress award from the National Board of Review, among other accolades.

Game Changer, the latest Indian entry to hit the US, debuted at number nine.

Wicked: Part One was still casting its spell, landing in sixth place earning $5 million in ticket sales.

Wicked: Part One was still casting its spell, landing in sixth place earning $5 million in ticket sales.

The Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown came in seventh place. Timothée Chalamet stars as the iconic folk singer-turned-rocker in the James Mangold-directed project that grossed $5 million over the weekend.

The Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown came in seventh place. Timothée Chalamet stars as the iconic folk singer-turned-rocker in the James Mangold-directed project that grossed $5 million over the weekend.

Babygirl, the erotic thriller starring Nicole Kidman and Harris Dickenson, rose to eighth place with $3.1 million

Babygirl, the erotic thriller starring Nicole Kidman and Harris Dickenson, rose to eighth place with $3.1 million

Game Changer, the latest Indian entry to hit the US, debuted at number nine. The Ram Charan-starring action adventure debuted in 800 theaters in the United States with a solid $2.1 million in ticket sales.

Game Changer, the latest Indian entry to hit the US, debuted at number nine. The Ram Charan-starring action adventure debuted in 800 theaters in the United States with a solid $2.1 million in ticket sales.

Pamela Anderson and The Last Showgirl debuted in the top ten at number ten in limited release and earned $1.455 million in screenings in 870 theaters across the United States.

Pamela Anderson and The Last Showgirl debuted in the top ten at number ten in limited release and earned $1.455 million in screenings in 870 theaters across the United States.

Superstar Ram Charan plays an honest law enforcement officer who uses fair and transparent elections to fight massive corruption.

The action adventure debuted in 800 theaters across the United States with a solid $2.1 million in ticket sales.

Pamela Anderson and The Last Showgirl made their top ten debut at number ten in limited release. The actress, who is enjoying a career renaissance, plays an experienced Las Vegas showgirl who must plan for her future after her show suddenly closes.

The Last Showgirl grossed $1.455 million in screenings in 870 theaters across the United States.

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