Taylor Swift vs The Rock: Swift's release dominates North America box office
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Taylor Swift performs at Wembley Stadium as part of her Eras Tour, June 21, 2024, in London. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP, File) This image released by A24 shows Dwayne Johnson in a scene from “The Smashing Machine.” (A24 via AP) LOS ANGELES (AP) — This weekend’s box office belonged to two undeniable draws: Taylor Swift and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.
AI Summary
Main Idea: Taylor Swift’s limited-run film opened at No. 1 at the North America box office with $33 million, while Dwayne Johnson’s new drama had a much softer debut.
Key Points:
- Swift’s “The Official Release Party of a Show Girl” earned $33 million and played for three days as a companion to her new album.
- The AMC Theatres release was announced with little advance notice and drew strong fan turnout in theaters.
- Johnson’s “The Smashing Machine” opened in third place with $6 million, despite strong reviews and festival praise.
- Other top weekend films included “One Battle After Another,” “Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie,” and “The Conjuring: Last Rites.”
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
Dwayne Johnson’s weaker box office may hurt movie workers and theaters if studios back fewer risky star-led films.
Positive Impact
Taylor Swift’s strong ticket sales bring more money to theaters and can support jobs, local spending, and more big-screen events.
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