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“Secret Life Of Pets” Tops “Ghostbusters,” Wins Second Straight Weekend Box Office

The Secret Life Of Pets [Universal Pictures]

Making good on Headline Planet’s projection, “The Secret Life Of Pets” edged new release “Ghostbusters” to rank as the #1 film at the US box office this weekend.

According to studio estimates, “Pets” added $50.6 million to its haul this weekend. Enough to bring the film’s cumulative total to $203.1 million, the tally also bests the $46.0 million earned by “Ghostbusters.”

While not an outright terrible number, the $46.0 million grab is disappointing given the film’s budget, promotional campaign and connection to the iconic “Ghostbusters” franchise. It is enough for #2 on this week’s chart.

Down one place, “The Legend Of Tarzan” takes #3 with $11.1 million. “Finding Dory” (#4, $11.0 million) and “Mike And Dave Need Wedding Dates” (#5, $7.5 million) are also each down one spot.

— In terms of other new releases: “The Infiltrator” starts at #8 with $5.3 million from 1600 screens. “Cafe Society” grabs about $0.36 million from 5 theaters (early platform release); it should land in the Top 20.

Written by Brian Cantor

Brian Cantor is the editor-in-chief for Headline Planet. He has been a leading reporter in the music, movie, television and sporting spaces since 2002.

Brian's reporting has been cited by major websites like BuzzFeed, Billboard, the New Yorker and The Fader -- and shared by celebrities like Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber and Nicki Minaj.

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