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‘The Curse of La Llorona’ reigns over weekend box office

LOS ANGELES

“The Curse of La Llorona” brought good fortune at the box office.

The Warner Bros. horror film based on a Mexican legend about a woman who murdered her children and wanders the world looking for them brought in $26.5 million, according to studio estimates Sunday, putting it in the top spot on its opening weekend – the last before “Avengers: Endgame” arrives to dominate.

“The Curse of La Llorona” ended the two-week reign of “Shazam!” in the top spot. The DC Comics superhero comedy was second with $17.3 million, continuing its strong run with a three-week domestic total of $121.3 million and giving Warner Bros. a 1-2 finish.

The inspirational “Breakthrough,” the first release from 20th Century Fox since Disney acquired the studio, was third with $11.1 million, a respectable opening for the modestly budgeted faith-based film.

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 are also included:

1. “The Curse of La Llorona,” $26.5 million ($30 million international).

2. “Shazam!” $17.3 million. ($22 million international).

3. “Breakthrough,” $11.1 million.

4. “Captain Marvel,” $9.1 million ($6.5 million international).

5. “Little,” $8.5 million.

6. “Dumbo,” $6.8 million. ($13.7 million international).

7. “Pet Sematary,” $4.9 million ($5.5 million international).

8. “Missing Link,” $4.4 million.

9. “Us,” $4.3 million

10. “Hellboy,” $3.9 million.

Associated Press