"The Exorcist: Believer" Shatters Box Office Records with $11.9 Million Opening Day
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"The Exorcist: Believer," a new sequel to the iconic horror film "The Exorcist," has opened at the top of the box office with an $11.9 million opening day. However, it is debuting lower than projected, with an estimated $28 million gross over the weekend. The film, part of a new trilogy, was acquired by Universal for $400 million and features Ellen Burstyn reprising her role from the original. Despite negative reviews, the film is expected to maintain its top spot for the weekend.
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