"G.I. Joe: Retaliation" is off to a solid start at the box office, taking in $2.2 million in early Wednesday evening and midnight shows.
Paramount's PG-rated action sequel opens officially on Thursday but got a jump on the long weekend with screenings at 7 and 9 p.m. Wednesday, taking the midnight-opening concept a step beyond the norm. Analysts expect "Retaliation' to dominate the Easter weekend box office and take in around $45 million over the four-plus days.
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Dwayne Johnson, Bruce Willis and Channing Tatum star in the sequel to the 2009's "G.I.