Top Gun Maverick stays aloft in US with $86M in its 2nd weekend, set to cross $550 million mark at worldwide box office


The high-flying Top Gun: Maverick continued to soar in its second weekend, dropping just 32%

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from its opening with $86 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates on Sunday.

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The Paramount Pictures release, with Tom Cruise reprising his role from the 1986 original, is holding steadier than any film of its kind has before.

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Its modest drop — 50-65% is more typical for blockbusters — is the smallest decline for a movie that opened above $100 million.

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Top Gun: Maverick debuted with $124 million last weekend, scoring Cruise’s biggest opening yet.

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Overseas, director Joseph Kosinski’s film is performing even better.

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In 64 overseas markets, Top Gun: Maverick dipped only 20% in its second weekend with $81.7 million.

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Riding stellar word of mouth, terrific reviews and a global promotional tour, Top Gun

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Maverick has already grossed $548.6 million worldwide, making it easily one of the biggest hits of Cruise’s career.

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