1917

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January 10, 2020

 

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Universal and DreamWorks’ “1917” is riding sky-high following its Golden Globes victories, scoring $36.5 million at the U.S. box office in its first weekend playing nationwide.

Sam Mendes’ World War I drama, which took home best picture and best director at Sunday’s Globes, had previously nabbed $2.7 million in limited release after opening in select cities on Christmas Day.

With Oscar nominations expected Monday, “1917” could see further awards buzz over the next several weeks. The $90 million-budgeted pic, starring George MacKay and Dean-Charles Chapman, received an A- CinemaScore from audiences and is currently playing over 3,400 locations.