1 spot in its opening weekend with a strong $81.5 million in domestic sales, according to studio estimates.
The sequel beat out the first Dune installment, which opened with $41 million when it was released in domestic theaters in October 2021.
According to Comscore data, “Dune: Part Two” is the largest opening for Timothee Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson and Austin Butler.
Box office revenue is down 13.5% compared to this time last year, Comscore data shows.
February and March have, over the past three years, reliably housed movie releases from established franchises and properties including “The Batman,” ($134 million opening weekend) “Creed III” ($58 million) and “Uncharted” ($51 million).
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