'The Magnificent Seven' Tops the Weekend Box Office

It brought in an estimated $35 million.

By
SHANE LOU
September 26, 2016, 12:55 PM ET
2 min read

— -- "The Magnificent Seven" was the top draw at the box office over the weekend.

The remake of the 1960 Western, starring Denzel Washington and Chris Pratt among others, debuted in first place by earning an estimated $35 million.

The film was directed by Antoine Fuqua, who previously directed Washington in "Training Day" and "The Equalizer."

Coming in second place with ticket sales at an estimated $21 million was the animated film "Storks," featuring the voices of Andy Samberg, Jennifer Aniston, Kelsey Grammer and more.

"Sully," after leading the box office the previous two weekends, was in third place at $13.8 million.

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Here are the top 10 movies from Friday through Sunday, with estimated ticket sales, according to comScore:

  • 1. "The Magnificent Seven," $35 million
  • 2. "Storks," $21.8 million
  • 3. "Sully," $13.8 million
  • 4. "Bridget Jones's Baby," $4.5 million
  • 5. "Snowden," $4.1 million
  • 6. "Blair Witch," $4 million
  • 7. "Don't Breathe," $3.8 million
  • 8. "Suicide Squad," $3.1 million
  • 9. "When the Bough Breaks," $2.5 million
  • 10. "Kubo and the Two Strings," $1.1 million