The somewhat-anticipated sequel Pacific Rim Uprising got off to a solid start at the box office during Thursday previews last night, pulling in $2.35 million.
Pacific Rim Uprising is not a Chinese co-production, meaning that Universal and Legendary will only take home between 25-27% of the Chinese box office, whereas it would earn 37% of the Middle Kingdom haul had it been a Chinese co-production.
Barring another box office miracle, Pacific Rim Uprising looks to be the movie to finally take down Black Panther, which enters its sixth frame this weekend.
Deadline broke the news on Pacific Rim Uprising’s Thursday haul, and you can check back on Sunday for the weekend’s full box office estimates.