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WWII Film ‘Midway’ Gets Top Spot at Box Office

The ensemble cast war flick beat a Stephen King adaptation over the weekend.

In a comparatively slow weekend at movie theaters across the country, the WWII film Midway took the top spot in the box office while other new releases like Doctor Sleep and Last Christmas trailed behind. According to the Associated Press, Midway earned $17.5 million across 3,242 theaters. The film, based on the Battle of Midway and featuring a star-studded ensemble cast, was reportedly not a hit with film critics but was highly reviewed by audiences. Stephen King adaptation Doctor Sleep took second-place, earning only $14.1 million despite rave reviews from critics. Playing With Fire, a comedy starring John Cena, also edged out holiday rom-com Last Christmas for the third-place spot. The Christmas film drew in $11.6 million, while the family-friendly firefighter film got $12.8 million over the weekend.