‘Don’t Breathe’ Defies Forecasts With $26.1 Million Debut, More Than Double Expectations

“Suicide Squad” dethroned; “Mechanic: Resurrection” meets predictions

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After three straight weekends at No. 1, Warner Bros.’ comic-book hit “Suicide Squad” finally wentย downย asย Screen Gems and Stage 6 Films’ new horror thriller “Don’t Breathe” charged toย the top spot.

The scary movie gained a huge amount of momentum over the weekend, more than doubling initial box office expectations to earn estimated grosses of $26.1 millionย fromย 3,051 screens.

“Suicide Squad,” from Warner Bros. and starringย Will Smith,ย Margot Robbieย andย Jared Leto, settled into second place, makingย $12.1 million in domestic weekend grosses, which is also ahead of earlier estimates. The movie’s cumulative gross stands at $282.9

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