‘Alita’ Battles Its Way To A Surprise Victory, But The Road To Profit Is A Long One [Box Office]

There’s promising news for “Alita: Battle Angel,” directed by Robert Rodriguez and produced by James Cameron.

The 20th Century Fox sci-fi blockbuster, rumored to cost around $200 million+ (official number is $170M), made $36.516 for the weekend, and around $42 million for the entire Thursday-to-Monday frame of its President’s Day long weekend release.

This news is heartening news for Cameron, Rodriguez, and Fox.

‘Alita,’ which received mixed reviews—which admittedly grew better closer to release—was expected to be a huge financial flop.Continue reading ‘Alita’ Battles Its Way To A Surprise Victory, But The Road To Profit Is A Long One [Box Office] at The Playlist.

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