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John Krasinski’s ‘IF’ hits a box office nerve with $35 million debut

Headline from The Republic, on the newest of 2 developments

John Krasinski’s imaginary friends movie “IF” claimed the top spot at the box office this weekend according to studio estimates Sunday. Its $35 million North American debut was also a bit lower than some projections.

The Republic's own description from its feed. We collect headlines and these descriptions, not full articles; read the original reporting below.

Developments in this update

2 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

  1. Box Office: John Krasinski’s Ryan Reynolds ‘IF’ Movie Starts Off With $1.8M in Previews

    Headline from The Hollywood Reporter ·

  2. Newest

    John Krasinski’s ‘IF’ hits a box office nerve with $35 million debut

    Headline from The Republic ·

Reports & sources

14 articles, oldest first.

  1. Variety

    Box Office: John Krasinski’s ‘IF’ Aims to Impress With $40 Million Debut (opens Variety)

    Published

    Variety's feed description

    "IF," a fantasy comedy from director John Krasinski, is tracking a promising $40 million in its box office debut.

  2. The Hollywood Reporter

    Box Office: John Krasinski’s Ryan Reynolds ‘IF’ Movie Starts Off With $1.8M in Previews (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

    Published

    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    John Krasinski-Ryan Reynolds original family film 'IF' has started off its North American box office run with $1.8 million in Thursday previews.

  3. The Republic

    John Krasinski’s ‘IF’ hits a box office nerve with $35 million debut (opens The Republic)

    Published

    The Republic's feed description

    John Krasinski’s imaginary friends movie “IF” claimed the top spot at the box office this weekend according to studio estimates Sunday. Its $35 million North American debut was also a bit lower than some projections.

  4. WSVN Miami

    John Krasinski’s ‘IF’ hits a box office nerve with $35 million debut - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)

    Published

    WSVN Miami's feed description

    (AP) — John Krasinski’s imaginary friends movie “IF” claimed the top spot at the box office this weekend according to studio estimates Sunday. Its $35 million North

  5. Voice of America

    John Krasinski's 'IF' hits box office nerve with $35 million debut (opens Voice of America)

    Published

    Voice of America's feed description

    Meanwhile, ‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ continues to be the rare bright spot in a slow summer movie season; surpassing $100 million domestically in its second weekend

  6. Los Angeles Times

    John Krasinski’s ‘IF’ hits a box office nerve with $35-million debut (opens Los Angeles Times)

    Published

    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    John Krasinski’s imaginary friends movie 'IF' claimed the top spot at the box office this weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday.

  7. Variety

    Box Office: John Krasinski’s ‘IF’ Debuts at No. 1 With Soft $35 Million (opens Variety)

    Published

    Variety's feed description

    John Krasinski's "IF" fell slightly short of box office expectations but still topped the North American charts.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.

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