'Downton Abbey' Tops Box Office With $31 Million
- 5 years ago
'Downton Abbey' Tops Box Office With $31 Million
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The film adaptation of the popular TV show surpassed expectations,
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earning a total of $61.8 million at
the worldwide box office so far.
.
The $31 million domestic debut set a new record
for a release by a specialty studio.
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Show creator Julian Fellowes wrote 'Downton Abbey,' and Michael Engler directed the film.
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Most of the original cast members from the TV series returned for the film.
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Audiences were clearly ready to come back to Downton and visit the Crawleys and all the familiar faces upstairs and downstairs.
, Lisa Bunnell, president of distribution,
Focus Features, via statement.
'Ad Astra' starring Brad Pitt finished in second place for the weekend with $19.2 million.
.
'Rambo: Last Blood' starring Sylvester Stallone finished at No. 3 with $19 million in its debut
.
The film adaptation of the popular TV show surpassed expectations,
.
earning a total of $61.8 million at
the worldwide box office so far.
.
The $31 million domestic debut set a new record
for a release by a specialty studio.
.
Show creator Julian Fellowes wrote 'Downton Abbey,' and Michael Engler directed the film.
.
Most of the original cast members from the TV series returned for the film.
.
Audiences were clearly ready to come back to Downton and visit the Crawleys and all the familiar faces upstairs and downstairs.
, Lisa Bunnell, president of distribution,
Focus Features, via statement.
'Ad Astra' starring Brad Pitt finished in second place for the weekend with $19.2 million.
.
'Rambo: Last Blood' starring Sylvester Stallone finished at No. 3 with $19 million in its debut