Weekend Box Office: November 5-7
by Emily Nagle
Top 5 Highest Grossing Films for November 5-7, 2021
5. Ron’s Gone Wrong
4. Venom: Let There Be Carnage
3. No Time to Die
2. Dune
1. Eternals
Released on Friday, Marvel’s “Eternals” was the highest grossing film in the U.S. for the weekend, raking in $71.2 million. Its story follows an immortal alien race that has been hiding on Earth for thousands of years, but finally emerges to protect the planet from humanity’s worst enemy, the Deviants. The movie boasts an ensemble cast that includes Gemma Chan, Richard Madden, and Angelina Jolie. “Eternals” has received mixed reviews from critics, who have commented on the film’s pacing and two-dimensional characters. Angelica Jade Bastién of Vulture wrote about the lack of character development, describing that “the script doesn’t treat the actors as individuals, but rather as vehicles for bland jokes and exposition.” However, the film has received positive feedback regarding its visual effects.
“Dune” has been in theaters for three weeks, and it’s still raking in millions. The second highest-grossing film for this past weekend, it made $7.8 million in the box office, and made a total of $84.1 million. “Dune” takes place thousands of years in the future, and tells the story of young Paul Atreides (Timothee Chalamet), who is part of a noble family. When war strikes, he must travel to the dangerous planet of Arrakis to defend his future. The film has received positive reviews, with critics praising its visuals and execution. Already it’s been confirmed for a sequel that will begin production next summer, and roll out to theaters in 2023.