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Xinhua News Agency, Los Angeles, March 26 (Reporter Chen Cong) Disney’s live-action film “Beauty and the Beast” continued to dominate the North American box office chart with a box office revenue of approximately 88.3 million US dollars this weekend, setting a historical record for the cumulative number of moviegoers in March.
Disney’s Transformers grossed $317 million in North America, the fourth-highest 10-day total of all time. It also topped the charts overseas, taking in $119.2 million, bringing its overseas total to $373.3 million and its global total to $690.3 million, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Lionsgate and Saban’s “Power Rangers” came in second with $40.5 million. The PG-13 remake follows five teens who must become extraordinary people when their town and the world are threatened by an alien threat. The animated series reportedly cost $100 million to produce.
The film received an “A” CinemaScore on its opening day, with 30% of viewers under the age of 18 giving the film an “A+” rating.
According to comScore, March box office revenue has surpassed $1 billion for the first time — and there are still five days left in the month — driven by films like “Beauty and the Beast,” Warner Bros.’ “King Kong: Skull Island,” Fox’s “King Kong 3” and now “Power Rangers.”
“Kong: Skull Island” ranked third with an estimated weekend box office of 14.4 million US dollars, and a cumulative box office of 133.5 million US dollars in 10 days.
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