!['Venom' bypassed critics' disparaging reviews to earn over $80 million at the US box office.- [Sony Pictures / YouTube screencap]](https://staticr1.blastingcdn.com/media/photogallery/2018/10/9/660x290/b_502x220x82/venom-bypassed-critics-disparaging-reviews-to-earn-over-80m-at-the-us-box-office-for-its-opening-weekend-image-via-sony-picturesyoutube_2115877.jpg "'Venom' bypassed critics' disparaging reviews to earn over $80 million at the US box office.- [Sony Pictures / YouTube screencap]")
'Venom' - $80.2 million
The new Tom Hardy anti-hero flick by Sony is entertaining audiences everywhere. In the US the Marvel Comics-based film broke the October opening weekend by $20 million! It's expected to continue the dominance, at least for a few weeks, en route to more money at theaters.
The world has enough superheroes. Watch the new #Venom trailer now. 10.5.18 pic.twitter.com/dnh8nqwkfJ
— Venom Movie (@VenomMovie) July 31, 2018
'A Star Is Born' - $42.9 million
This is the fourth version of this particular film and considered one of the best in terms of critical acclaim. It stars singer Lady Gaga, alongside Bradley Cooper, who also makes his directorial debut. Expect it to have a good run at the box office based on award season chatter.
"…we’re far from the shallow now." | #AStarIsBorn pic.twitter.com/b0pC7ROSQA
— A Star Is Born (@starisbornmovie) September 6, 2018
'Smallfoot' - $14.4 million
The animated adventure, about a Yeti who sets out to see if humans exist, is continuing to do well in theaters. This movie features a number of star voice actors, ranging from Channing Tatum to LeBron James and Zendaya.
Small foot 👣Big fun! 🎉 #SMALLFOOT NOW PLAYING only in theaters! Get tickets: https://t.co/Itl72yro0j pic.twitter.com/7me5DNUKau
— SMALLFOOT Movie (@SMALLFOOTMovie) September 29, 2018
'Night School' - $12.5 million
Kevin Hart's new straight comedy remained in the top five after holding the top spot last weekend. However, the laugh-fest seems to have fallen off a bit, mostly due to the strength of the two new movies at the top.
You tryin’ to get your GED? Watch the new trailer for #NightSchool starring @KevinHart4real and @TiffanyHaddish. pic.twitter.com/A6Hr01W8w5
— Night School (@NightSchool) August 20, 2018
'The House With a Clock In Its Walls' - $7.33 million
Jack Black's kid-style horror/fantasy/adventure film was among the top three last week, but has fallen a bit. It's collected over $55 million gross so far, which is second to "Venom" on this list in terms of overall box office revenue.
On September 21, discover a place where magic lives. Watch the new trailer for The House With a Clock In Its Walls. #HouseWithAClock 🕒 pic.twitter.com/KEDRADLuYm
— The House with a Clock in Its Walls (@housewithaclock) June 28, 2018
