The Blumhouse evil-doll horror film “M3gan” got off to a killer start, debuting with $30.2 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates, while “Avatar: The Way of Water” continued its box-office reign in the top spot.
Universal Pictures' “M3GAN," about a robot companion built for a young girl after her parents are killed in a car accident, rode strong buzz and to an above-expectations debut. In the low-budget slasher, starring Allison Williams, Blumhouse and producer James Wan crafted Hollywood's first hit of the new year, likely spawning a new high-concept horror franchise.
Audiences gave the PG-13 film a “B” CinemaScore — though reviews were stronger for the modern, techy twist on a “Child's Play”-like thriller. It added $10 million internationally. But while “M3GAN” drew audiences largely in 2D showings, large-format screens continued to be soaked up by James Cameron's “Avatar: The Way of Water.” The 3-D three-hour sequel remained No. 1 for the fourth straight week in U.S. and Canadian theaters with $45 million in sales. has now surpassed $500 million domestically and $1.7 billion globally.
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