'Fate of the Furious' Races Past the Competition
by EG
"The Fate of the Furious" sped into first place at the box office again, leaving new thriller "Unforgettable" and historical drama "The Promise" in the dust.
Universal Pictures' eighth installment in "The Fast and the Furious" franchise earned $38.7 million over the weekend, down 61 percent from its debut, according to studio estimates Sunday.
The new competition didn't stand a chance against the high-octane film, which had the biggest worldwide opening of all time last weekend. It's expected to cross $1 billion globally this week.
Holdovers dominated the charts on this quiet weekend in theaters. "The Boss Baby" took second place with $12.8 million, and "Beauty And The Beast" landed in third with $10 million.
Disney's animal documentary "Born in China" opened in fourth place, with $5.1 million from 1,508 locations. The two other new movies fared worse.
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The next big box-office hit is likely to be Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, which opens on May 5.