Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s new movie “Rampage”, a big screen adaptation of the classic video game, took the number one spot at the box office this weekend and totaled nearly $150 million worldwide.
According to Deadline.com, the New Line/Warner Bros release topped the reigning number one movie at the box office “A Quiet Place”, and brought in a domestic total of $34.5 million. “Rampage” took in $11.55 million on Friday, $13.9 million on Saturday, and $9 million on Sunday.
The Rock commented on the successful opening with the following Tweet:
What an outstanding opening weekend as RAMPAGE kisses almost $150million worldwide.
#1 movie in the world and the #1 in the US with an A- CinemaScore from the fans. Love y’all around the 🌎 🤟🏾 and enjoy the fun ride that’s RAMPAGE 🦍🐊🐺https://t.co/CqCpBj3x0b
— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) April 15, 2018
With regards to reception of the movie, the critical response remains mixed, with the movie earning a 50% critics’ score on Rotten Tomatoes. The film is faring better with moviegoers, however, as the audience score is currently at 80%.
In related news, The Rock surprised an audience seeing the movie in Los Angeles over the weekend, and you can check out videos of Rock’s appearance below:
Went to the theatre to watch @rampagethemovie and SURPRISE!!!!!! @TheRock SHOWED UP!!! Great movie, go watch it. It’s going to be the number one movie this weekend, because… “THE ROCK SAID SO!!!” #rampage pic.twitter.com/sAuRz66huO
— Angelica (@angelicaacampa) April 15, 2018
RAMPAGE SURPRISE! Stand up LOS ANGELES..Just pulled my big ass country pick up truck in this loading dock getting ready to surprise the audience in this theater watching RAMPAGE.
Smells great back here btw 😂🙌🏾 pic.twitter.com/nLXQn4G9WH
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— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) April 15, 2018