This archive report was first published on 14 January 2020.
On the heels of its Golden Globes success and 10 Oscar nominations, Universal's war epic '1917' took the top spot at the North American box office, earning $37 million over the weekend, according to industry watcher Exhibitor Relations.
Released on January 10, 2020, '1917' has been a critical and commercial success, with many praising its unique filmmaking style, which simulates a continuous shot. The film's success is all the more impressive given its lack of A-list stars, with George MacKay and Dean-Charles Chapman playing the central characters of two British lance corporals on a desperate mission.
Disney's 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker' fell to second place after a month in first, earning $15.2 million. The film, which is the finale of the nine-film 'Skywalker Saga,' has now taken in a global total just shy of $1 billion.
Other notable releases include Sony's action sequel 'Jumanji: The Next Level,' which earned $14 million for third place, and Paramount's new release 'Like a Boss,' which earned $10 million and was followed by 'Just Mercy' in fifth place with $9.7 million.
