Steven Spielberg’s ‘Disclosure Day’ has opened at the top of the box office, earning $44 million in domestic theaters. The film, which cost $115 million to make, is Spielberg’s first summer movie in 10 years and has received strong reviews, with an 80% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

Box Office Performance

The movie’s opening weekend was good enough to give Spielberg his best opening weekend for an original movie, not accounting for inflation. ‘Disclosure Day’ played evenly across all of the U.S. and Canada, according to Jim Orr, distribution chief for Universal.

The film’s success can be attributed to its appeal to a slightly older audience, with 41% of moviegoers aged 45 and up. This demographic is not typically known for rushing out to see new movies on opening weekend, which could indicate a strong word-of-mouth campaign and a long run at the box office.

Competition and Future Prospects

‘Disclosure Day’ faced competition from the indie horror hit ‘Obsession’, which continued to perform well, earning $19 million in ticket sales and bringing its North American haul to $188.3 million. Other movies, such as ‘Scary Movie’ and ‘Backrooms’, also saw significant earnings over the weekend.

Next weekend, ‘Toy Story 5’ is set to open, which could potentially challenge ‘Disclosure Day’ for the top spot. However, with strong reviews and a loyal fan base, Spielberg’s film is well-positioned for a successful run.

Original reporting: KTBS 3 (Shreveport) — read the source article.