The spy story with a stellar cast "Argylle - The Super Spy" remains at the top of the box office in the United States and Canada, this weekend when Americans, rather than in front of the big screen, gather in front of the TV to enjoy the Super Bowl.
In its second weekend in theaters, the action thriller directed by British director Matthew Vaughn (known for the Kingsman trilogy) rakes in another 6.5 million, marking a drop of 62% compared to its already disappointing debut.
Apple's $200 million venture, distributed by Universal Pictures, has so far generated domestic grosses of just $28.8 million and $60 million globally.
A cast featuring Henry Cavill, pop star Dua Lipa, Adriana DeBose, Sam Rockwell, Samuel L. Jackson and Bryan Cranston was not enough to attract the public.
The first blockbuster of the year was unable to revive a moribund box office, but at least it beat the horror comedy 'Lisa Frankenstein' which debuted at the cinema on Friday and earned 3.8 million dollars in three days.
Focus Features spent 'only' $13 million to produce this directorial debut by Zelda Williams, daughter of actor Robin Williams.
Juno screenwriter Diablo Cody wrote this story featuring tough, misunderstood teenager Lisa (Kathryn Newton), who accidentally brings back to life a young zombie who died centuries earlier (Cole Sprouse), with whom she falls in love.
The action thriller directed by David Ayer, The Beekeeper, remains on the podium four weeks after its theatrical debut.
The Story of the Spy Adam Clay (Jason Statham), produced by AmazonMGM Studios and distributed in Italy by Leone Film Group and 01Distribution, earned another 3.5 million.
The loot is paltry.
Ticket sales stood at around $42 million.
However, the blame cannot be entirely on the football championship final being played today in Las Vegas between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers, given that the takings from last year's Super Bowl weekend reached 51 million dollars.
The American industry's hopes are now all pinned on Dune2, which arrives in cinemas on March 1st.
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