‘Jumanji 2’ Scores Huge Opening Weekend As ‘Uncut Gems’ Breaks A Record For A24 [Box Office]

If you’re a studio not named Disney hoping to sneak in a film in wide release before “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” debuts on Friday, then this weekend was your last shot.

And with that in mind, we saw studios debut a new action-comedy starring Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Jack Black, and Karen Gillan with “Jumanji: The Next Level,” another studio hope to sneak in a quick prestige drama from Clint Eastwood with “Richard Jewell,” and yet another studio try to attract those teens with a holiday-themed slasher flick with “Black Christmas.”And honestly, the only one to survive a very busy week at the box office is the obvious pick — “Jumanji: The Next Level.” No matter what, there’s no denying the charisma of Dwayne Johnson and the chemistry that cast has created.Continue reading ‘Jumanji 2’ Scores Huge Opening Weekend As ‘Uncut Gems’ Breaks A Record For A24 [Box Office] at The Playlist.

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