‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ Drums Up $3.9 Million at Thursday Box Office

Rami Malek and Fox hit a high note with “Bohemian Rhapsody,” drawing $3.9 million in Thursday night showings as it stays on track for a $40 million box office bow.For comparison, Warner Bros.’s critical and commercial hit “A Star is Born” earned $3.2 million in early Thursday showings on its way to a $42.9 million opening weekend.

“Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again” hit theaters with $3.4 million in early previews, pulling in $35.0 million in its first weekend for Universal.

Independent trackers are looking for “Bohemian Rhapsody” to open to the tune of $35-$40 million.“Bohemian Rhapsody” has been heavily criticized for its series of events and its effectiveness as a biopic for Queen front-man Freddie Mercury.Also Read: ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ Film Review: Queen Bio Won’t Exactly Rock YouThe film has a 59 percent score on review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, and critics have panned the film’s screenplay for leaning on

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