Sequels rule the box office across the long weekend

Miranda Ward

June 14, 2016 5:27

Sequels proved the popular choice at the cinema over the long weekend, with The Conjuring 2, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out Of the Shadows and Now You See Me 2 claiming the top three spots.

Horror movie The Conjuring 2 grabbed the top spot after pulling in $3.527m on its opening weekend, taking in a total of $4.339m since its premiere on Thursday.

Megan Fox vehicle, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, managed second place, raking in $2.463m, while Now You See Me 2 fell to third spot, after taking out the number one position last week, and making $2.050m.

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Miranda Ward

Miranda Ward worked for Mumbrella from 2013 to 2017, eventually becoming deputy editor. Miranda joined Mumbrella in September 2013 from Sky News.

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