'Clifford the Big Red Dog' is, surprisingly, making more money than expected in its North American box office debut. The film, starring British comedian-actor Jack Whitehall, opted for a hybrid release and was launched on Wednesday in both cinemas and on streaming service Paramount+.

 
Keeping the Veterans Day weekend in mind, 'Clifford' is staring at a five-day debut of $20 million from 3,700 theaters, including $14.5 million from the three-day weekend arrangement.&nbsp;

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But, that would not suffice for securing the top spot. 'Clifford', despite its dream opening, is positioned at No. 2 and is behind Marvel and Disney’s multi-starrer 'Eternals'. The all-inclusive, superhero flick is expected to amass 62 percent in its second outing to an estimated $27 million from 4,090 cinemas for a 10-day domestic total of $118.4 million, reports claim.

 
'Eternals' is only available in theaters, while Clifford launched simultaneously in theaters and on Paramount+.

 
'Clifford the Big Red Dog' is a film adaptation of Norman Bridwell’s hit children’s book series about a young New Yorker named Emily whose tiny pet grows 10 feet tall overnight.

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Staying strong in its third spot is sci-fi drama 'Dune', followed by Daniel Craig's 'No Time to Die' and 'Venom: Let There Be Carnage', which is, reportedly, on its way to surpassing the $200 million milestone in North America.&nbsp;

 
According to reports, 'Venom 2' is only the second film of the pandemic era to achieve this feat other than 'Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings'.

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'Clifford the Big Red Dog' is, surprisingly, making more money than expected in its North American box office debut. The film, starring British comedian-actor Jack Whitehall, opted for a hybrid release and was launched on Wednesday in both cinemas and on streaming service Paramount+.

'Clifford the Big Red Dog' is, surprisingly, making more money than expected in its North American box office debut. The film, starring British comedian-actor Jack Whitehall, opted for a hybrid release and was launched on Wednesday in both cinemas and on streaming service Paramount+. Keeping the Veterans Day weekend in mind, 'Clifford' is staring at a five-day debut of $20 million from 3,700 theaters, including $14.5 million from the three-day weekend arrangement. Also read: Rajkummar Rao, Patralekhaa's wedding celebrations begin with sweet engagement: Watch But, that would not suffice for securing the top spot. 'Clifford', despite its dream opening, is positioned at No. 2 and is behind Marvel and Disney’s multi-starrer 'Eternals'. The all-inclusive, superhero flick is expected to amass 62 percent in its second outing to an estimated $27 million from 4,090 cinemas for a 10-day domestic total of $118.4 million, reports claim. 'Eternals' is only available in theaters, while Clifford launched simultaneously in theaters and on Paramount+. 'Clifford the Big Red Dog' is a film adaptation of Norman Bridwell’s hit children’s book series about a young New Yorker named Emily whose tiny pet grows 10 feet tall overnight. Also read: First teaser of 'Sex & The City' sequel series is here; release date revealed Staying strong in its third spot is sci-fi drama 'Dune', followed by Daniel Craig's 'No Time to Die' and 'Venom: Let There Be Carnage', which is, reportedly, on its way to surpassing the $200 million milestone in North America. According to reports, 'Venom 2' is only the second film of the pandemic era to achieve this feat other than 'Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings'. Also read: Did 'The Simpsons' know all along about Travis Scott's Astroworld mishap?

Box Office: 'Eternals' pushes Jack Whitehall's 'Clifford' to second spot, 'Dune' third

The domestic box office was lighter on the treats and heavier on the tricks during Halloween weekend, capping an otherwise busy October at the movies on a muted note. 
 
Horror movies 'Antlers'&nbsp;and 'Last Night in Soho'&nbsp;opened nationwide and struggled to scare up strong ticket sales, leaving last weekend's champion 'Dune'&nbsp;to rule over box office charts again. It`s the first time since COVID-19 that people could safely celebrate the spooky holiday, so it`s understandable that audiences opted to trick-or-treat or go to costumed parties rather than visit their local multiplex. 
 
'Dune,'&nbsp;the big-screen adaptation of Frank Herbert's influential sci-fi novel, generated $15.5 million in its second weekend of release, bringing its domestic total to $69.4 million.

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The film, which opened simultaneously on HBO Max, declined 62% from its debut, a considerably better hold than other Warner Bros. spectacles, such as 'Mortal Kombat',&nbsp;'The Suicide Squad' and 'Space Jam: A New Legacy.' 
 
Those movies all but collapsed in their second weekends, plunging roughly 70%, while playing day-and-date on streaming. For 'Dune,'&nbsp;most of the marketing has hinged on the idea that fans need to watch the movie in the best possible quality, which is to say it demands to be seen in theatres. 
 
Patrons have been responding to that sentiment, as evidenced by robust Imax ticket sales. The premium format accounted for $4.2 million of this weekend`s haul and $17 million of 'Dune's'&nbsp;overall domestic tally.

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Warner Bros. and Legendary, the companies behind 'Dune,'&nbsp;have already announced that director Denis Villeneuve -- and stars Timothee Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Oscar Isaac and Zendaya -- will return to Arrakis for a sequel. 
 
The Focus Features film 'Last Night in Soho'&nbsp;and Searchlight's 'Antlers'&nbsp;will battle for sixth place, with each film collecting a tepid $4.2 million over the weekend. Those figures could vary slightly when final numbers are tabulated on Monday. Either way, it`s an unenviable spot for nationwide releases.

The domestic box office was lighter on the treats and heavier on the tricks during Halloween weekend, capping an otherwise busy October at the movies on a muted note.

The domestic box office was lighter on the treats and heavier on the tricks during Halloween weekend, capping an otherwise busy October at the movies on a muted note. Horror movies 'Antlers' and 'Last Night in Soho' opened nationwide and struggled to scare up strong ticket sales, leaving last weekend's champion 'Dune' to rule over box office charts again. It`s the first time since COVID-19 that people could safely celebrate the spooky holiday, so it`s understandable that audiences opted to trick-or-treat or go to costumed parties rather than visit their local multiplex. 'Dune,' the big-screen adaptation of Frank Herbert's influential sci-fi novel, generated $15.5 million in its second weekend of release, bringing its domestic total to $69.4 million. Korean media celebrate BTS' Jimin's song 'Friends' featuring in Marvel's Eternals The film, which opened simultaneously on HBO Max, declined 62% from its debut, a considerably better hold than other Warner Bros. spectacles, such as 'Mortal Kombat', 'The Suicide Squad' and 'Space Jam: A New Legacy.' Those movies all but collapsed in their second weekends, plunging roughly 70%, while playing day-and-date on streaming. For 'Dune,' most of the marketing has hinged on the idea that fans need to watch the movie in the best possible quality, which is to say it demands to be seen in theatres. Patrons have been responding to that sentiment, as evidenced by robust Imax ticket sales. The premium format accounted for $4.2 million of this weekend`s haul and $17 million of 'Dune's' overall domestic tally. Army of Thieves review: A heist prequel sans zombies and adventure Warner Bros. and Legendary, the companies behind 'Dune,' have already announced that director Denis Villeneuve -- and stars Timothee Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Oscar Isaac and Zendaya -- will return to Arrakis for a sequel. The Focus Features film 'Last Night in Soho' and Searchlight's 'Antlers' will battle for sixth place, with each film collecting a tepid $4.2 million over the weekend. Those figures could vary slightly when final numbers are tabulated on Monday. Either way, it`s an unenviable spot for nationwide releases.

Halloween box office: 'Dune' tops again with $15.5 million

Looks like filmmaker Denis Villeneuve's dream of completing a two-part series on 'Dune' is getting fulfilled.&nbsp; 
Legendary and Warner Bros on Tuesday announced that they were moving ahead with the sequel of the sci-fi which was released in theatres on October 22.&nbsp; 
 
The first 'Dune' opened in cinemas and hit HBO Max simultaneously. It earned a strong $40.1 million in the US and, the biggest opening of the year for Warner Bros. Rumours of an impending sequel started doing the rounds almost immediately after the first part release and due to the encouraging numbers. It was just a matter of time before the studio announced the sequel.&nbsp; 
 
The movie, which cost an estimated $165 million to produce, also did well overseas and has taken in almost $225 globally at the box office.

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Villeneuve has always said that he envisaged a second movie but Warner Bros. had not committed to the project before Tuesday. 
 
Warner Bros. said that 'Dune: Part Two' will be released exclusively in movie theatres. The first movie was released simultaneously in theaters and on streaming service HBO Max.

Villeneuve has been adamant that the two and a half hour movie, which has been praised for its stunning visuals, should be seen on the big screen rather than at home. 
 
'Dune' featured a star-studded cast including Timothee Chalamet, Zendaya and Jason Momoa. Casting for the second part has not been announced.

The film was the latest attempt to turn Frank Herbert`s 1955 400 page science fiction novel of the same name into a hit on the silver screen.

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Set in a future where noble families rule planetary fiefs, the story follows Paul Atreides (Chalamet), whose father takes on the stewardship of planet Arrakis, known as Dune to its native Fremen people and contested for its unique spice commodity found in its inhospitable desert. 
 
Villeneuve's 'Dune'&nbsp;follows Alejandro Jodorowsky's unsuccessful attempt in the mid-1970s and David Lynch's critically-panned 1984 version.

Looks like filmmaker Denis Villeneuve's dream of completing a two-part series on 'Dune' is getting fulfilled. Legendary and Warner Bros on Tuesday announced that they were moving ahead with the sequel of the sci-fi which was released in theatres on October 22.

Looks like filmmaker Denis Villeneuve's dream of completing a two-part series on 'Dune' is getting fulfilled. Legendary and Warner Bros on Tuesday announced that they were moving ahead with the sequel of the sci-fi which was released in theatres on October 22. The first 'Dune' opened in cinemas and hit HBO Max simultaneously. It earned a strong $40.1 million in the US and, the biggest opening of the year for Warner Bros. Rumours of an impending sequel started doing the rounds almost immediately after the first part release and due to the encouraging numbers. It was just a matter of time before the studio announced the sequel. The movie, which cost an estimated $165 million to produce, also did well overseas and has taken in almost $225 globally at the box office. Warner Bros. 'Dune' leaked online in HD quality on piracy sites Villeneuve has always said that he envisaged a second movie but Warner Bros. had not committed to the project before Tuesday. Warner Bros. said that 'Dune: Part Two' will be released exclusively in movie theatres. The first movie was released simultaneously in theaters and on streaming service HBO Max. Villeneuve has been adamant that the two and a half hour movie, which has been praised for its stunning visuals, should be seen on the big screen rather than at home. 'Dune' featured a star-studded cast including Timothee Chalamet, Zendaya and Jason Momoa. Casting for the second part has not been announced. The film was the latest attempt to turn Frank Herbert`s 1955 400 page science fiction novel of the same name into a hit on the silver screen. ‘Dune’ review: A hero in the making, on shifting sands Set in a future where noble families rule planetary fiefs, the story follows Paul Atreides (Chalamet), whose father takes on the stewardship of planet Arrakis, known as Dune to its native Fremen people and contested for its unique spice commodity found in its inhospitable desert. Villeneuve's 'Dune' follows Alejandro Jodorowsky's unsuccessful attempt in the mid-1970s and David Lynch's critically-panned 1984 version.

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Ace filmmaker Christopher Nolan recently heaped praises on Denis Villeneuve's 'Dune' and called it one of the greatest blends of VFX and cinematography he has ever seen. 
 
The Hollywood Reporter obtained the recent podcast interview of Nolan where he talked about the mega-budget tent pole 'Dune' and appears like he too has identified himself as an ardent Denis Villeneuve and 'Dune' fan. 
 
For the unversed, the 'Tenet' director sat down with 'Dune' director Villeneuve to discuss the making of the film for an episode of the Directors Cut Podcast, recorded after a screening at the DGA Theatre in Los Angeles. 
 
As per The Hollywood Reporter, throughout their chat, Nolan was effusive with his praise of Villeneuve's handling of Frank Herbert's endlessly influential sci-fi classic. 
 
"It's one of the most seamless marriages of live-action photography and computer-generated visual effects that I`ve seen. It`s very, very compelling at every turn," Nolan said. 
 
He went on to say that he thinks this film is "going to introduce a whole new generation of fans to Dune who have never read the book and perhaps will go and read it now. I think it's an extraordinary piece of work. I've had the luxury of seeing it a couple of times now, and each time I watch it I discover new things, new details to the world. The way in which it`s made is absolutely for the big screen. It`s a real pleasure and a real gift to film fans everywhere -- and thank you very much for that, Denis." 
 
Produced by Legendary Entertainment and Warner Bros., 'Dune' is currently riding high at the box office. The recently released film starring Timothee Chalamet, and Zendaya among others in lead roles cover only the first half of Frank Herbert's book, however, and the director has been very public about his ambitions to complete the story with a carefully planned big-budget sequel. 
 
Legendary and Warner Bros have yet to greenlight the sequel, though, awaiting a clearer indication of the first film`s success commercially, which seems to be a little complicated by the fact that Warners released the movie simultaneously over HBO Max, as it has with its entire 2021 theatrical film slate. 
 
On a related note, Nolan and Villeneuve became public allies last year when they rubbed off on Warner Bros for its shock streaming decision. 
 
During their DGA chat, Nolan was quick to query Villeneuve over his decision to split the book into two films, as per The Hollywood Reporter. 
 
Villeneuve said, "It`s something I proposed to the studio right away because I was feeling that to try to put that huge story into one movie would be a mistake. It was not a discussion; they agreed spontaneously."But Villeneuve added that he had originally hoped to film both instalments of `Dune` back to back, or simultaneously, but the studio balked at the expense of the idea. 
 
"I should say that you`re always as good as your last movie, and you bring that reputation to the table, and I think that Blade Runner 2049 just wasn`t a major blockbuster success, so they were a bit cold at the idea of investing in two movies right away," he added. 
 
Nolan said he felt Villeneuve was being all too hard on himself, to which the 'Dune' director replied, "I think that was a negotiating tactic on the studios' part because I think Blade Runner is a very successful film and an incredible piece of work." 
 
He added that he has now actually relieved that he didn`t attempt the enormous task of making two parts of `Dune` at once." I would have died! I'm so happy that we didn`t. I would not have had the stamina to do that. Frankly, the truth is that I`m grateful that it happened this way," he said. 
 
The Hollywood Reporter informed Nolan was particularly curious how Villeneuve had approached the film`s computer graphics work, given how seamlessly CGI shots are integrated into the film`s cinematography."The same way that you do it, I think, I think you shoot as much as possible in real locations and you try to embrace reality. 
 
There are some shots in truth that are pure CGI, but I tried to avoid those as much as possible," Villeneuve replied. 
He continued, "The whole movie, to shoot with real environments, it`s all about light at the end of the day. I had a masterclass on how to light a shot on doing Blade Runner with Roger Deakins. Because Roger supervised all of the VFX with me, so I spent a year listening to him on every shot. I learned so much on how to work with VFX with Roger, and that helped me tremendously on how to direct the team here."The two filmmakers also spoke about the exquisite locations. Nolan instantly recognized one of Dune`s primary desert sites. "One of the most spectacular locations you used in the film is Wadi Rum in Jordan, which some of you may known from Lawrence of Arabia," he explained. 
 
"A lot of films have shot in Wadi Rum since Lawrence, but for my money, this is the first time I`ve seen it used in as expressive a way. The sense of place is extraordinary," he added.Villeneuve also reminisced when he and his Director of Photography Greig Fraser were brainstorming the film, it was like a love letter to the big screen theatrical experience. 
 
"The book was calling for that -- the landscape and the story of a boy who will slowly remove the burden of all his heritage and make peace with a side of his identity as he goes deeper and deeper into the landscape," he concluded.

'Dune' received an Eight-Minute standing ovation at Venice Film Festival Premiere. Denis Villeneuve received high praises for his breath-taking adaptation of the 1965 sci-fi classic.A mythic and emotionally charged hero's journey, 'Dune' tells the story of Paul Atreides, a brilliant and gifted young man born into a great destiny beyond his understanding, who must travel to the most dangerous planet in the universe to ensure the future of his family and his people. 
 
As malevolent forces explode into conflict over the planet`s exclusive supply of the most precious resource in existence - a commodity capable of unlocking humanity`s greatest potential--only those who can conquer their fear will survive.The film stars Oscar-nominated actors Timothee Chalamet, Timothee Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Oscar Isaac, Josh Brolin, Stellan Skarsgard, Dave Bautista, Zendaya, Jason Momoa and Javier Bardem. 
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Ace filmmaker Christopher Nolan recently heaped praises on Denis Villeneuve's 'Dune' and called it one of the greatest blends of VFX and cinematography he has ever seen.

Ace filmmaker Christopher Nolan recently heaped praises on Denis Villeneuve's 'Dune' and called it one of the greatest blends of VFX and cinematography he has ever seen. The Hollywood Reporter obtained the recent podcast interview of Nolan where he talked about the mega-budget tent pole 'Dune' and appears like he too has identified himself as an ardent Denis Villeneuve and 'Dune' fan. For the unversed, the 'Tenet' director sat down with 'Dune' director Villeneuve to discuss the making of the film for an episode of the Directors Cut Podcast, recorded after a screening at the DGA Theatre in Los Angeles. As per The Hollywood Reporter, throughout their chat, Nolan was effusive with his praise of Villeneuve's handling of Frank Herbert's endlessly influential sci-fi classic. "It's one of the most seamless marriages of live-action photography and computer-generated visual effects that I`ve seen. It`s very, very compelling at every turn," Nolan said. He went on to say that he thinks this film is "going to introduce a whole new generation of fans to Dune who have never read the book and perhaps will go and read it now. I think it's an extraordinary piece of work. I've had the luxury of seeing it a couple of times now, and each time I watch it I discover new things, new details to the world. The way in which it`s made is absolutely for the big screen. It`s a real pleasure and a real gift to film fans everywhere -- and thank you very much for that, Denis." Produced by Legendary Entertainment and Warner Bros., 'Dune' is currently riding high at the box office. The recently released film starring Timothee Chalamet, and Zendaya among others in lead roles cover only the first half of Frank Herbert's book, however, and the director has been very public about his ambitions to complete the story with a carefully planned big-budget sequel. Legendary and Warner Bros have yet to greenlight the sequel, though, awaiting a clearer indication of the first film`s success commercially, which seems to be a little complicated by the fact that Warners released the movie simultaneously over HBO Max, as it has with its entire 2021 theatrical film slate. On a related note, Nolan and Villeneuve became public allies last year when they rubbed off on Warner Bros for its shock streaming decision. During their DGA chat, Nolan was quick to query Villeneuve over his decision to split the book into two films, as per The Hollywood Reporter. Villeneuve said, "It`s something I proposed to the studio right away because I was feeling that to try to put that huge story into one movie would be a mistake. It was not a discussion; they agreed spontaneously."But Villeneuve added that he had originally hoped to film both instalments of `Dune` back to back, or simultaneously, but the studio balked at the expense of the idea. "I should say that you`re always as good as your last movie, and you bring that reputation to the table, and I think that Blade Runner 2049 just wasn`t a major blockbuster success, so they were a bit cold at the idea of investing in two movies right away," he added. Nolan said he felt Villeneuve was being all too hard on himself, to which the 'Dune' director replied, "I think that was a negotiating tactic on the studios' part because I think Blade Runner is a very successful film and an incredible piece of work." He added that he has now actually relieved that he didn`t attempt the enormous task of making two parts of `Dune` at once." I would have died! I'm so happy that we didn`t. I would not have had the stamina to do that. Frankly, the truth is that I`m grateful that it happened this way," he said. The Hollywood Reporter informed Nolan was particularly curious how Villeneuve had approached the film`s computer graphics work, given how seamlessly CGI shots are integrated into the film`s cinematography."The same way that you do it, I think, I think you shoot as much as possible in real locations and you try to embrace reality. There are some shots in truth that are pure CGI, but I tried to avoid those as much as possible," Villeneuve replied. He continued, "The whole movie, to shoot with real environments, it`s all about light at the end of the day. I had a masterclass on how to light a shot on doing Blade Runner with Roger Deakins. Because Roger supervised all of the VFX with me, so I spent a year listening to him on every shot. I learned so much on how to work with VFX with Roger, and that helped me tremendously on how to direct the team here."The two filmmakers also spoke about the exquisite locations. Nolan instantly recognized one of Dune`s primary desert sites. "One of the most spectacular locations you used in the film is Wadi Rum in Jordan, which some of you may known from Lawrence of Arabia," he explained. "A lot of films have shot in Wadi Rum since Lawrence, but for my money, this is the first time I`ve seen it used in as expressive a way. The sense of place is extraordinary," he added.Villeneuve also reminisced when he and his Director of Photography Greig Fraser were brainstorming the film, it was like a love letter to the big screen theatrical experience. "The book was calling for that -- the landscape and the story of a boy who will slowly remove the burden of all his heritage and make peace with a side of his identity as he goes deeper and deeper into the landscape," he concluded. 'Dune' received an Eight-Minute standing ovation at Venice Film Festival Premiere. Denis Villeneuve received high praises for his breath-taking adaptation of the 1965 sci-fi classic.A mythic and emotionally charged hero's journey, 'Dune' tells the story of Paul Atreides, a brilliant and gifted young man born into a great destiny beyond his understanding, who must travel to the most dangerous planet in the universe to ensure the future of his family and his people. As malevolent forces explode into conflict over the planet`s exclusive supply of the most precious resource in existence - a commodity capable of unlocking humanity`s greatest potential--only those who can conquer their fear will survive.The film stars Oscar-nominated actors Timothee Chalamet, Timothee Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Oscar Isaac, Josh Brolin, Stellan Skarsgard, Dave Bautista, Zendaya, Jason Momoa and Javier Bardem.

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One of the biggest movies of the season, 'Dune' has opened to credible numbers at the box office as it was released on Friday in the US. The sci-fi film, which is an adaptation of Frank Herbert's epic, fetched $40.1 million at the box office in its first weekend.&nbsp; 
 
It's a respectable start given the ongoing pandemic and the film`s unconventional theatrical debut.&nbsp; 
 
'Dune' - like all Warner Bros. movies in 2021- premiered simultaneously on HBO Max and was released in theatres. The film's digital premiere might have taken a chunk out of overall ticket sales.

In a milestone for the studio, 'Dune' landed the biggest three-day tally for Warner Bros. since the company began its day-and-date strategy on HBO Max.&nbsp; 
 
'Dune's' box office collection has upstaged 'Godzilla vs. Kong,' which scored a then-pandemic record $31 million in April.

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In the months in between, anticipated movies such as 'The Suicide Squad,' the LeBron James sports comedy 'Space Jam: A New Legacy' and the musical adaptation of 'In the Heights' failed to live up to box office expectations while being offered concurrently on HBO Max. 
 
Directed by Oscar nominee Denis Villeneuve ('Blade Runner 2049' and 'Arriva') and starring Timothee Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Oscar Isaac and Josh Brolin, 'Dune' is the first chapter in an expected two-part saga. Villeneuve and the cast of the movie have said they would like to make the follow-up to complete the story about warring political dynasties that clash over access to a vital planet.&nbsp; 
 
With encouraging box office earnings, will the makers plan a sequel? Given the film's hefty $165 million price tag, including the millions spent to market it as a cinematic event, it's unclear if box office revenues alone will be enough to warrant a return to the desert land of Arrakis.&nbsp; 
 
In that case, 'Dune' will have to perform very well on OTT to convince the studio it should inject another $165 million to complete the star-studded interplanetary tale.&nbsp; 
 
Legendary Pictures co-financed 'Dune' in addition to producing and developing the movie.

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Meanwhile, the film's performance was propelled also due to dismal earnings of Disney's 'Ron's Gone Wrong'&nbsp; 
Despite playing only in theatres, 'Ron's Gone Wrong' placed fifth on box office charts behind holdover titles 'Halloween Kills,' James Bond entry 'No Time to Die' and comic book adaptation 'Venom: Let There Be Carnage.' 
 
In a distant second place, Universal`s slasher sequel 'Halloween Kill' collected $14 million in its second weekend in theatres. MGM's 'No Time to Die' landed at No. 3 with $11.8 million, boosting its domestic total to $120 million.&nbsp; 
 
Sony's 'Venom' sequel secured fourth place, bringing in $9.1 million between Friday and Sunday. After four weeks, the anti-hero adventure, starring Tom Hardy, has made $181 million.

One of the biggest movies of the season, 'Dune' has opened to credible numbers at the box office as it was released on Friday in the US. The sci-fi film, which is an adaptation of Frank Herbert's epic, fetched $40.

One of the biggest movies of the season, 'Dune' has opened to credible numbers at the box office as it was released on Friday in the US. The sci-fi film, which is an adaptation of Frank Herbert's epic, fetched $40.1 million at the box office in its first weekend. It's a respectable start given the ongoing pandemic and the film`s unconventional theatrical debut. 'Dune' - like all Warner Bros. movies in 2021- premiered simultaneously on HBO Max and was released in theatres. The film's digital premiere might have taken a chunk out of overall ticket sales. In a milestone for the studio, 'Dune' landed the biggest three-day tally for Warner Bros. since the company began its day-and-date strategy on HBO Max. 'Dune's' box office collection has upstaged 'Godzilla vs. Kong,' which scored a then-pandemic record $31 million in April. Dune review: A visual masterpiece on life, culture far ahead of our times In the months in between, anticipated movies such as 'The Suicide Squad,' the LeBron James sports comedy 'Space Jam: A New Legacy' and the musical adaptation of 'In the Heights' failed to live up to box office expectations while being offered concurrently on HBO Max. Directed by Oscar nominee Denis Villeneuve ('Blade Runner 2049' and 'Arriva') and starring Timothee Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Oscar Isaac and Josh Brolin, 'Dune' is the first chapter in an expected two-part saga. Villeneuve and the cast of the movie have said they would like to make the follow-up to complete the story about warring political dynasties that clash over access to a vital planet. With encouraging box office earnings, will the makers plan a sequel? Given the film's hefty $165 million price tag, including the millions spent to market it as a cinematic event, it's unclear if box office revenues alone will be enough to warrant a return to the desert land of Arrakis. In that case, 'Dune' will have to perform very well on OTT to convince the studio it should inject another $165 million to complete the star-studded interplanetary tale. Legendary Pictures co-financed 'Dune' in addition to producing and developing the movie. Warner Bros. 'Dune' leaked online in HD quality on piracy sites Meanwhile, the film's performance was propelled also due to dismal earnings of Disney's 'Ron's Gone Wrong' Despite playing only in theatres, 'Ron's Gone Wrong' placed fifth on box office charts behind holdover titles 'Halloween Kills,' James Bond entry 'No Time to Die' and comic book adaptation 'Venom: Let There Be Carnage.' In a distant second place, Universal`s slasher sequel 'Halloween Kill' collected $14 million in its second weekend in theatres. MGM's 'No Time to Die' landed at No. 3 with $11.8 million, boosting its domestic total to $120 million. Sony's 'Venom' sequel secured fourth place, bringing in $9.1 million between Friday and Sunday. After four weeks, the anti-hero adventure, starring Tom Hardy, has made $181 million.

Will 'Dune's' encouraging box office numbers lead to a sequel soon?

Bad news for Warner Bros. Pictures latest release ‘Dune’ as piracy strikes the film.&nbsp;

The sci-fi film was leaked in a high quality version on several piracy websites, days before the American release. Confirmed by Variety, at least three major illegal streaming sites are currently hosting HD quality streaming copies of the $160 million film ‘Dune’. These sites are also hosting the films complete with English, Danish, Spanish and Arabic subtitles.&nbsp;

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Subsequently, netizens have made copies of the film and are now hosting and sharing copies on other torrent sites worsening the situation for Dune makers.&nbsp;

There are also reports that since Dune is a science fiction, computer leakers could be prime audience, hence this could strike the box office returns of the film on the whole.&nbsp;

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Previously, ‘Black Widow’ and ‘Venom: Let There Be Carnage’ suffered something similar in recent times.&nbsp;

‘Dune’ released on HBO Max on October 21. It coincided with the theatrical release date.&nbsp;

Bad news for Warner Bros. Pictures latest release ‘Dune’ as piracy strikes the film. The sci-fi film was leaked in a high quality version on several piracy websites, days before the American release.

Bad news for Warner Bros. Pictures latest release ‘Dune’ as piracy strikes the film. The sci-fi film was leaked in a high quality version on several piracy websites, days before the American release. Confirmed by Variety, at least three major illegal streaming sites are currently hosting HD quality streaming copies of the $160 million film ‘Dune’. These sites are also hosting the films complete with English, Danish, Spanish and Arabic subtitles. Also read: Hollywood actor Alec Baldwin fires prop gun killing one on set, injuring another Subsequently, netizens have made copies of the film and are now hosting and sharing copies on other torrent sites worsening the situation for Dune makers. There are also reports that since Dune is a science fiction, computer leakers could be prime audience, hence this could strike the box office returns of the film on the whole. ‘Dune’ review: A hero in the making, on shifting sands Miley Cyrus poses in big-bucks Gucci underwear; read for details Previously, ‘Black Widow’ and ‘Venom: Let There Be Carnage’ suffered something similar in recent times. ‘Dune’ released on HBO Max on October 21. It coincided with the theatrical release date.

Warner Bros. 'Dune' leaked online in HD quality on piracy sites

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