‘Encanto’ Retains Top Spot at Quiet Post-Thanksgiving Box Office

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Rebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterWithout any new releases to pose a threat, Disney’s animated musical fable “Encanto” has again notched the No. 1 spot on domestic box office charts.In its second weekend of release, “Encanto” has collected $12.38 million from 3,980 venues in the U.S.

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“Encanto” is set to take No. 1, adding $11 million on Friday to bring its 3-day total to $24.3 million and its estimated 5-day opening to $43 million, beating projections for a $35-40 million launch.

Thanksgiving — “Coco” launched at the same time of year with $72 million and “Ralph Breaks the Internet” did as well with $84 million — the result was the best opening for an animated movie during the pandemic.Family films have been especially slow to bounce back, though with kids increasingly getting vaccinated, hopes have been rising that releases such as “Encanto” can lead a rebound.

Encanto is on top at the box office!