“Creed III” punched above its weight at the domestic box office in its first weekend in theaters. Playing in 4,007 locations in North America, “Creed III” earned an estimated $58 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday. The first “Creed” debuted to $29 million in 2015 and “Creed II” opened to $35 million in 2018. Michael B. Jordan made his directorial debut with “Creed III,” which pits his character Adonis against a childhood friend, Dame, played by Jonathan Majors. Strong reviews helped “Creed III,” which is currently sitting at an 87% on Rotten Tomatoes, while audiences gave it an A- CinemaScore.

Source: The North Africa Journal March 08, 2023 04:27 UTC