The murder mystery “Death on the Nile” from 20th Century Studios slayed its competition at the Valentine’s Day box office, grossing $12.8 million in its opening weekend, according to estimates from measurement firm Comscore.
Landing in second and third place, respectively, were Paramount Pictures’ prankster romp “Jackass Forever,” which added $8.1 million in its second weekend for a North American cumulative of $37.4 million; and Universal Pictures’ romantic comedy “Marry Me,” which launched at $8 million.
Still going strong at No. 4 was Marvel and Sony Pictures’ “Spider-Man: No Way Home,” which swung $7.2 million in its ninth weekend for a North American cumulative of $759 million. And rounding out the top five was Briarcliff Entertainment’s action thriller “Blacklight,” which debuted at $3.6 million.
