Box Office: The War with Grandpa fights its way to #1

The War with Grandpa

• The film was the only new entry in the top five this week and bumped out Trolls World Tour

The War with Grandpa starring Robert De Niro has rocketed to the #1 spot of the Australian box office after a robust opening weekend which saw the film rake in $942,015. This was more than double any other film in Australia over the weekend but the total was not enough to stop the domestic box office from declining by 2% after making a $3.28m total.

The film was the only new entry in the top five this week and bumped out Trolls World Tour which slipped to #6 after 15 weeks of release after making $8.57m.

#1 The War with Grandpa $942,015

After being filmed in 2017 the family comedy has finally made it to theatres across the globe. Despite mixed reviews, the movie has had a dominant first week of release averaging $2,962 on 318 screens. 

#2 Tenet $426,936

After 15 weeks the sci-fi blockbuster continues to find itself in the top five after being the most notable release since cinemas re-opened. The film averaged $2,737 on 156 screens.

#3 Happiest Season $419,939

The holiday flick has slipped from #1 to #3 in its second week of release. The ensemble cast managed to garner an average of $1,609 on 261 screens as it continues to be the most prominent release of 2020. 

#4 Let Him Go $201,750

The neo-western starring Kevin Costner and Diane Lane continues to stay in the top five for a second week after averaging $820 on 246 screens.

#5 Rams $150,191

The Australian comedy-drama has made a total of $4.01m over the last six weeks as it continues to drive fans into theatres after averaging $653 on 230 screens.

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