Zombie Flick Takes Top Spot at the Box Office

A new zombie movie has taken the lead at the North American box office.

"28 Years Later: The Bone Temple" Leads the Pack

• Strong Debut: Earned $5.6 million on its first day.
• Series Installment: Fourth movie in the popular zombie series.
• Theater Count: Played in over 3,500 theaters across the country.
• Holiday Weekend Projection: Experts expect around $15 million during the long Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend.

Previous Series Performance

• Last Movie: Directed by Danny Boyle, opened with $30 million over a regular three-day weekend.
• Total Earnings: Made $70 million in the U.S. and $150 million worldwide.
• Production Cost: "The Bone Temple" cost $63 million to make.

Plot and Reception

• Cast: Stars Ralph Fiennes, Jack O'Connell, and Alfie Williams.
• Storyline: Follows the trio as they fight off a deadly virus in the British countryside.
• Critical Acclaim: High marks from both critics and audiences.

"Avatar: Fire and Ash" Holds Strong in Second Place

• Friday Earnings: $3.2 million on its fifth Friday.
• Series: Part of James Cameron's "Avatar" series.
• Holiday Weekend Projection: Expected to make around $17 million.
• Total U.S. Earnings by Monday: Around $367 million.

Other Notable Releases

"Hamnet" Expands

• Genre: Drama based on Shakespeare's life.
• Friday Earnings: $370,000.

"The Housemaid" Thrills Audiences

• Genre: Thriller.
• Friday Earnings: $2.5 million.
• Total Earnings So Far: $109 million.
• Sequel: Already planned.

"Primate" Horror Opens Well

• Genre: Horror about monkeys.
• Friday Earnings: $1.4 million on its second Friday.
• Worldwide Opening: Made $13.4 million last weekend.