LOS ANGELES: The North American box office got a big boost as Disney's new "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings," featuring Marvel's first leading Asian superhero, scored an unexpectedly strong $75.4 million opening, industry observer Exhibitor Relations said Tuesday. "Shang-Chi" stars Canadian actor, stuntman and erstwhile Deloitte accountant Simu Liu as Marvel's newest superhero, a former assassin in the shadow of an evil father. In third place this weekend was "Free Guy" from 20th Century, at $8.9 million ($11.2 million for four days). Disney's family adventure film "Jungle Cruise" came in fourth, at $4 million ($5.1 million for four days). And in fifth was Paramount animation "PAW Patrol: The Movie," also with a take of $4 million ($5.3 million for four days).

Source: Bangkok Post September 07, 2021 23:48 UTC