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Article: 'Matrix Reloaded' hits its target
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- The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (Milwaukee, WI)
- Article date:
- May 19, 2003
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'Matrix Reloaded' hits its target
Opening sets record for R-rated films
Associated Press
Monday, May 19, 2003
Los Angeles -- Hordes of fans took another trip down the rabbit
hole with Neo, Trinity and the other characters of "The Matrix
Reloaded," giving the sequel the highest opening weekend gross of any
R-rated film.
The Warner Bros. sequel to 1999's "The Matrix" took in an
estimated $93.3 million from Friday through Sunday, capturing 59.8%
of the total gross of the weekend's top 12 films, according to studio
estimates.
"Matrix Reloaded" made mincemeat out of the previous R-rated
weekend record-holder, 2001's "Hannibal," which brought in $58
million. "Matrix Reloaded" opened in limited ...