The Rock’s “Snitch” performed on the higher end of projections, but it still failed to defeat holdover “Identity Thief” at the weekend box office.
Based on early estimates, “Thief” grossed $14.1 million, besting the $13 million earned by “Snitch.” The film, which garnered lukewarm reviews, bested “Escape from Planet Earth” ($11.0 million), “Safe Haven” ($10.6 million) and “A Good Day to Die Hard” ($10 million).
“Dark Skies,” the weekend’s other newcomer, disappointed with just $8.9 million from its 2311 screens.
