‘Free Guy’ beats forecasts to open top in North America on $28.4m in theatrical-first release

Disney release booked in for exclusive 45-day theatrical run.20th Century Studios’ Free Guy starring Ryan Reynolds and Jodie Comer came in well above expectations in North America at the weekend as it opened at number one via Disney exclusively in cinemas on an estimated $28.4m.The result delivered welcome news for the studio and will have pleased exhibition partners.

Free Guy is playing in cinemas for 45 days before it migrates to a digital platform.

Reynolds said on Saturday the studio wants to make a sequel to the film, which was delayed several times due to the pandemic.The theatrical-first

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