Jumanji: The Next Level knocked the new Stars Wars film off the top perch at the New Zealand box office in its opening weekend. The third installment in the Jumanji franchise took over $1.7 million from December 26-29, putting it ahead of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, which had opened in the top spot the week before. Jumanji: The Next Level topped the New Zealand box office in its opening weekend, ahead of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. The Rise of Skywalker, on the other hand, holds just 55 per cent on Rotten Tomatoes and has received polarised reviews. Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker has polarised critics.

Source: Stuff December 30, 2019 02:37 UTC