Alien: Romulus is a hit! The latest installment in the classic franchise landed at No. 1 in its opening weekend at the box office.
The movie topped the domestic weekend chart with $45.1 million, well ahead of a projected debut in the upper $20 million range, marking second-best opening of the franchise, not adjusted for inflation, via THR.
The movie commands a 82% Fresh rating from critics on Rotten Tomatoes, and received a B+ CinemaScore, which is nearly the best in the franchise.
Overseas, the movie similarly opened to a better-than-expected $66.7 million for worldwide start of $108.2 million.
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