Logan claws past LEGO Batman as biggest movie launch of 2017

Robert Hutchins 6th March 2017 Entertainment 492 Views

Logan has overtaken LEGO Batman as 2017’s biggest movie launch so far, grossing an estimated $80 million on its opening weekend. LEGO took $53 million for its opening weekend.

The film follows an ageing Wolverine, played for the final time by Hugh Jackman, who comes into the protection of a young mutant, along with his ex-mentor Charles Xavier who is now suffering from dementia.

The film is a more mature take on the comic book movie and is the first X-Men spin-off to be rated R in the United States (with a BBFC classification of 15), following the success of 2016’s Deadpool.

LEGO Batman currently sits at number 2 in the chart, boosted by Half term viewing figures.

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