“Ocean’s 8” earned $4 million at the Thursday box office, on its way to a mid-$30s opening weekend.
In comparison, the all-female remake of “Ghostbusters” earned $3.4 million in previews before grossing $46 million its opening weekend.
“Ocean’s 8” follows Danny Ocean’s estranged sister, Debbie (Sandra Bullock) as she organizes an elaborate heist to steal a priceless $150 million necklace from the Met Gala. The film’s ensemble cast includes Cate Blanchett, Anne Hathaway, Mindy Kaling, Sarah Paulson, Awkwafina, Rihanna, Helena Bonham Carter, James Corden and Dakota Fanning. Gary Ross directed from a script he co-wrote with Olivia Milch, with Soderbergh producing with Susan Ekins.