Universal looks to have another hit on its hands.
The N.W.A. biopic “Straight Outta Compton” took in an incredible $4.96 million during its Thursday night preview screenings at 2,264 theaters, according to Deadline.
That’s more than the $4 million “Mission: Impossible — Rogue Nation” took in during its Thursday showings, and that was at 500 more theaters.
“Compton” will be in wide release today at over 2,700 theaters and will likely be No. 1 at the box office this weekend, with estimates having the movie earning a weekend total of between $40 million and $50 million.
Fandango, which tracks advance ticket sales, reports that 70% of sales for this weekend are for “Straight Outta Compton,” making it the top-selling musical biopic in the company’s history.
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