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Us has the largest weekend for an original horror movie

The film generated $70 million in its opening weekend

March 24, 2019

Jordan Peele's Us now holds the record for the largest weekend for an original horror movie, garnering $70 million during its opening weekend and surpassing 2018's A Quiet Place. According to Variety, Us falls behind Disney’s Captain Marvel for the second-best opening weekend so far this year.

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The thriller stars Lupita Nyong'o and Winston Duke, both of whom appear in two roles throughout the film.

For comparison, Jordan Peele's Oscar-winning directorial debut Get Out opened with $33 million in 2017.

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Posted: March 24, 2019