"A Haunting in Venice" Makes Box Office Debut: How It Stacks Up Against "The Nun II" and Other Films in the Top 10

Following the success of Murder on the Orient Express (2017) and Death on the Nile (2022), the latest addition to the series, A Haunting in Venice, made its debut last weekend. However, the financial performance of the film was not as strong as its predecessors, earning only $15 million in the United States. Internationally, the movie, directed by and starring Kenneth Branagh, managed to bring in $37.

2 million. In comparison, Murder on the Orient Express and Death on the Nile wrapped up their box office runs with $352.8 million and $137.

3 million, respectively, indicating that A Haunting in Venice still has some ground to cover.Despite the lukewarm reception of A Haunting in Venice, The Nun II managed to retain its top position at the box office. The latest installment in The Conjuring franchise continued to perform well, raking in an additional several hundred thousand dollars globally, bringing its total earnings to $158.

8 million.The North American Box Office Top 10 rankings, based on data from Box Office Mojo, may not always reflect official production budgets. On average, around 55% of the box office revenue goes back to the film studio.

Here is a breakdown of the current top 10 films:1. The Nun II - In its second week, the horror film maintained its lead with a total of $56,523,000 in the United States and $158,823,000 worldwide, surpassing its $38.5 million budget.

n2. A Haunting in Venice - Debuting at number two with earnings of $14,500,000 in the United States and $37,200,000 globally, falling short of its reported $60 million budget.n3.

The Equalizer 3 - Slipping to the third spot in its third week, the action film brought in $73,679,930 domestically and $132,379,930 worldwide, against a $70 million budget.n4. My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 - Maintaining its position in the top five, the comedy sequel earned $18,571,615 in the U.

S. and $23,884,615 internationally, exceeding its $18 million budget.n5.

Barbie - After nine weeks, the animated film has earned an impressive $626,122,143 in the U.S. and $1,416,722,143 globally, surpassing its $145 million budget.

n6. Jawan - With earnings of $12,193,700 in the U.S.

and $18,786,657 worldwide, the action film's budget remains undisclosed.n7. Blue Beetle - The superhero film has garnered $67,281,000 domestically and $119,881,000 internationally against a reported $104 million budget.

n8. Gran Turismo - In its fourth week, the racing movie has brought in $39,422,852 in the United States and $102,922,852 worldwide, against a $60 million budget.n9.

Oppenheimer - After nine weeks, the historical drama has earned $318,639,115 domestically and an impressive $912,701,115 globally, exceeding its $100 million budget.n10. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem - With earnings of $114,147,685 in the U.

S. and $167,247,685 worldwide after seven weeks, the animated film has surpassed its $70 million budget.In Conclusion, while A Haunting in Venice may not have had the strongest start at the box office, The Nun II continues to dominate the rankings, reaffirming the popularity of horror films among audiences.

The other films in the top 10, spanning various genres, showcase a diverse array of offerings that have resonated with viewers across the globe. As the film industry continues to evolve, box office success remains a crucial measure of a film's impact and staying power in the ever-changing entertainment landscape.