‘Wonka’ waltzes to $39 million opening, propelled by Chalamet’s starring role

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1. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

   Timothée Chalamet-led ‘Wonka' enters a movie marketplace skeptical of franchises and musicals ↗ (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

   Published Dec 13, 2023

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   Warner Bros.’ “Wonka” is expected to drum up between $35 million and $45 million during its domestic opening weekend.

2. WTOP Washington DC

   ‘Wonka’ waltzes to $39 million opening, propelled by Chalamet’s starring role ↗ (opens WTOP Washington DC)

   Published Dec 17, 2023

   Same headline from 27 more outlets

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   “Wonka” debuted with $39 million in box office sales in U.S. and Canadian theaters over the weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday.

3. CNN

   ‘Wonka’ hits the sweet spot, tops box office on opening weekend ↗ (opens CNN)

   Published Dec 16, 2023

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   “Wonka,” the whimsical origin story of the fictional chocolatier, secured the top spot in domestic theaters this weekend with $39 million in sales.

4. Variety

   Box Office: Timothée Chalamet’s ‘Wonka’ Surpasses $150 Million Globally ↗ (opens Variety)

   Published Dec 16, 2023

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   Timothée Chalamet's fantasy musical 'Wonka' hit a sweet box office milestone.

5. Honolulu Star-Advertiser

   ‘Wonka,’ starring Timothee Chalamet, tops box office with $39M ↗ (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

   Published Dec 16, 2023

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   NEW YORK >> “Wonka” debuted with $39 million in box office sales in U.S. and Canadian theaters over the weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday. That made it a strong start for the Timothee Chalamet -starring Willy Wonka musical that underscored the young star’s draw.

6. Variety

   Timothée Chalamet’s ‘Wonka’ Tops Box Office With $39 Million Debut ↗ (opens Variety)

   Published Dec 16, 2023

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   "Wonka," a fantasy musical starring Timothée Chalamet as the eccentric chocolatier, charmed the box office in its debut.

7. Entertainment Weekly

   Timothée Chalamet's Wonka leads the box office with $39M ↗ (opens Entertainment Weekly)

   Published Dec 16, 2023

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   Timothée Chalamet's musical chocolatier has scored the golden ticket! 'Wonka' is leading the weekend box office with $39 million.

8. Wilmington News Journal

   ‘Wonka’ waltzes to $39 million opening, propelled by Chalamet’s starring role - Wilmington News Journal ↗ (opens Wilmington News Journal)

   Published Dec 17, 2023

   Wilmington News Journal's feed description

   NEW YORK (AP) — “Wonka” debuted with $39 million in box office sales in U.S. and Canadian theaters over the weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday. That made it a strong start for the Timothée Chalamet -starring Willy Wonka musical that underscored the young star’s draw.

9. Green Field Reporter

   'Wonka' waltzes to $39 million opening, propelled by Chalamet's starring role - The Daily Reporter ↗ (opens Green Field Reporter)

   Published Dec 17, 2023

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   NEW YORK (AP) — “Wonka” debuted with $39 million in box office sales in U.S. and Canadian theaters over the weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday. That made it a strong start for the Timothée Chalamet -starring Willy Wonka musical that underscored the young star’s draw.

10. Times Of San Diego

    'Wonka' Movie Opens Atop Box Office with Sweet $39 Million ↗ (opens Times Of San Diego)

    Published Dec 17, 2023

    Times Of San Diego's feed description

    "Wonka" opened with $39 million this weekend to lead all films in North America, according to industry estimates released Sunday.

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