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‘War Room,’ Spanish language cartoon stand out at box office

LOS ANGELES

Summer blockbusters gave way to the small and highly targeted over a sleepy Labor Day weekend at the box office, with notable performances from the faith-based “War Room” and the Spanish language cartoon “Un Gallo con Muchos Huevos.”

Sony’s “War Room” fought its way to first place in its second weekend in release, earning $12.6 million across the four-day holiday weekend, according to Rentrak estimates Monday. The micro-budget family drama, which cost only $3.5 million to produce, has grossed $27.9 million to date.

Financial success for faith-based films is not exactly a surprise at this point, but “War Room’s” impressive hold from its opening weekend is significant.

Estimated ticket sales for Friday through Monday at U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to Rentrak. Final domestic figures will be released today:

1.“War Room,” $12.6 million.

2.“Straight Outta Compton,” $11.1 million.

3.“A Walk in the Woods,” $10.5 million.

4.“Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation,” $9.3 million.

5.“The Transporter Refueled,” $9 million.

6.“No Escape,” $7 million.

7.“Inside Out,” $4.5 million.

8.“The Man From U.N.C.L.E.,” $4.4 million.

9.“Un Gallo con Muchos Huevos,” $4.4 million.

10.“Sinister 2,” $4.3 million.

Associated Press