Box Office: ‘Alita: Battle Angel’ Assembles $2.4 Million on Wednesday
“Alita: Battle Angel” is leading a trio of new releases at the domestic box office. Fox’s sci-fi action adventure earned $2.4 million in Wednesday previews and is expected to earn $22 million over the weekend and $30 million during its first five days of release.Like “Alita,” Universal and Warner Bros. both opted to get a head start on a crowded President’s Day holiday weekend by opening “Happy Death Day 2U” and “Isn’t It Romantic” on Wednesday. Warner Bros.’ “Isn’t It Romantic” picked up $1.8 million on its first day of release. The satirical rom-com is expected to make $14 million over the three-day frame and $22 million during the long weekend. Meanwhile, Universal and Blumhouse’s “Happy Death Day” sequel pocketed $1 million on Wednesday and is now eyeing $17 million during the weekend and $30 million over its first six days of release.“Alita: Battle Angel” has a lot riding on this weekend. ...