The Secrets of Dumbledore box office avoided yet another unwanted Harry Potter recor

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Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore was finally released in theatres on April 15, 2022

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The film exceeded expectations in its opening weekend, grossing $42 million in the United States and Canada and $57 million worldwide.

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Despite being one of the franchise’s most expensive productions, The Secrets of Dumbledore has the unfortunate distinction of having the lowest opening weekend in Harry Potter history.

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However, in its second week in theatres, the film avoided setting yet another unfavourable record.

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Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore had a massive box office drop in just its second weekend of release, after having the lowest opening weekend in the Wizarding World franchise.

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The film lost 67 percent of its box office in a week, grossing only $14 million.

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Newer, more interesting releases, such as Universal Pictures’ animated adventure film The Bad Guys, which topped the weekend box office for April 25, 2022, are largely to blame.

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Furthermore, while The Secrets of Dumbledore performed better internationally, it was a commercial flop in the United States.

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