"The Exorcist: Believer" Fails to Possess Box Office Success

"The Exorcist: Believer," a reboot in the horror franchise, opened in first place at the domestic box office with $27.2 million, falling short of expectations. The film also earned $17.8 million internationally, bringing its global start to $45.1 million. Despite the lower-than-expected debut, the movie's relatively low production cost positions it well for profitability. However, poor reviews and lukewarm audience scores may require the studio to reconsider its strategy for future installments. The film takes place 50 years after the original and brings back Ellen Burstyn as a mother forever changed by a paranormal event. Other films in the top five include "PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie," "Saw X," "The Creator," and "The Blind."