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‘House With a Clock’ ticks to No. 1 in theaters

NEW YORK

The gothic family fantasy “The House With a Clock in Its Walls” exceeded expectations to debut with an estimated $26.9 million in ticket sales at the weekend box office, while audiences showed considerably less interest in Michael Moore’s Donald Trump-themed documentary, “Fahrenheit 11/9,” than his George W. Bush-era one.

“The House With a Clock in Its Walls” was easily the biggest draw on a quiet weekend at North American movie theaters, where the other three new wide releases all disappointed or downright flopped.

Estimated ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to comScore. Where available, the latest international numbers for Friday through Sunday also are included. Final domestic figures will be released today.

1. “The House With a Clock in Its Walls,” $26.9 million ($8.7 million international).

2. “A Simple Favor,” $10.4 million ($5.2 million international).

3. “The Nun,” $10.3 million ($35.4 million international).

4. “The Predator,” $8.7 million ($15.2 million international).

5. “Crazy Rich Asians,” $6.5 million ($5.1 million international).

6. “White Boy Rick,” $5 million.

7. “Peppermint,” $3.7 million ($1.6 million international).

8. “Fahrenheit 11/9,” $3.1 million.

9. “The Meg,” $2.4 million ($3.4 million international).

10. “Searching,” $2.2 million ($3.6 million international).

Associated Press