Box Office: Disney’s ‘Encanto’ Fends Off Lady Gaga’s ‘House of Gucci’ With $7.5 Million

Disney’s “Encanto” topped the Wednesday box office, netting a robust $7.5 million in its first full-day of release.

The family film has heavy competition over the Thanksgiving holiday.

Also vying for a major slice of the pie are MGM’s star-studded crime drama “House of Gucci,” which brought in an impressive $4.2 million on Wednesday, as well as Sony’s “Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City,” which scored $2.5 million.Sony’s “Ghostbusters: Afterlife” topped the box office last weekend and will be a formidable presence this week.

On Wednesday, the franchise reboot earned $5.4 million.

That pushes its domestic haul to $57.9 million.

Marvel’s “Eternals” picked up $1.9 million on Wednesday, bringing the superhero film’s stateside total to $141.1 million.“House of Gucci” is trying to become the rare adult drama to connect with viewers.

Other films aimed at older crowds, such as “King Richard” with Will Smith” and “Spencer” with Kristin Stewart,

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