<p>The North American box office got a big boost as Disney's new "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings," featuring Marvel's first leading Asian superhero, scored an unexpectedly strong $71.4 million opening, industry observer Exhibitor Relations reported Sunday.</p>.<p>That figure, for the Friday-through-Sunday period, was a Labor Day weekend record, the Hollywood Reporter said, and the film is expected to take in an additional $12.1 million on Monday.</p>.<p>"This is a fantastic opening on a traditionally quiet Labor Day weekend," said David A. Gross of Franchise Entertainment Research. "The three-day number is a record-breaker for the holiday, a positive finish to the summer... (marking) a sensational weekend for the industry."</p>.<p>"Shang-Chi" stars Canadian actor, stuntman and erstwhile Deloitte accountant Simu Liu as Marvel's newest superhero, a former assassin in the shadow of an evil father. It also features Awkwafina, Tony Leung and Michelle Yeoh.</p>.<p><strong><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/shang-chi-and-the-legend-of-the-ten-rings-movie-review-great-potential-not-fully-realised-1025075.html" target="_blank">Read | 'Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings' movie review: Great potential, not fully realised</a></strong></p>.<p>The film, which has drawn strong reviews for its choreography and Asian representation, enjoyed the second biggest opening of this pandemic year, behind Marvel's "Black Widow," which had an $80 million opening.</p>.<p>By way of comparison, Universal's slasher film "Candyman" topped last weekend's box office with just $22 million before slipping to second place this weekend with a three-day take of $10.6 million ($13 million for four days). It stars Yahya Abdul-Mateen II.</p>.<p>In third place this weekend was "Free Guy" from 20th Century, at $8.7 million ($11.2 million for four days). The sci-fi comedy stars Ryan Reynolds as an everyman bank teller who finds himself inside a huge video game.</p>.<p>Paramount animation "PAW Patrol: The Movie" came in fourth, at $4 million ($5.2 million for four days). It tells the story of a boy and the brave young pups who help him save their city from an impeachment-worthy mayor.</p>.<p>And in fifth was Disney's family adventure film "Jungle Cruise," with a take of $3.95 million ($5.2 million for four days).</p>
<p>The North American box office got a big boost as Disney's new "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings," featuring Marvel's first leading Asian superhero, scored an unexpectedly strong $71.4 million opening, industry observer Exhibitor Relations reported Sunday.</p>.<p>That figure, for the Friday-through-Sunday period, was a Labor Day weekend record, the Hollywood Reporter said, and the film is expected to take in an additional $12.1 million on Monday.</p>.<p>"This is a fantastic opening on a traditionally quiet Labor Day weekend," said David A. Gross of Franchise Entertainment Research. "The three-day number is a record-breaker for the holiday, a positive finish to the summer... (marking) a sensational weekend for the industry."</p>.<p>"Shang-Chi" stars Canadian actor, stuntman and erstwhile Deloitte accountant Simu Liu as Marvel's newest superhero, a former assassin in the shadow of an evil father. It also features Awkwafina, Tony Leung and Michelle Yeoh.</p>.<p><strong><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/shang-chi-and-the-legend-of-the-ten-rings-movie-review-great-potential-not-fully-realised-1025075.html" target="_blank">Read | 'Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings' movie review: Great potential, not fully realised</a></strong></p>.<p>The film, which has drawn strong reviews for its choreography and Asian representation, enjoyed the second biggest opening of this pandemic year, behind Marvel's "Black Widow," which had an $80 million opening.</p>.<p>By way of comparison, Universal's slasher film "Candyman" topped last weekend's box office with just $22 million before slipping to second place this weekend with a three-day take of $10.6 million ($13 million for four days). It stars Yahya Abdul-Mateen II.</p>.<p>In third place this weekend was "Free Guy" from 20th Century, at $8.7 million ($11.2 million for four days). The sci-fi comedy stars Ryan Reynolds as an everyman bank teller who finds himself inside a huge video game.</p>.<p>Paramount animation "PAW Patrol: The Movie" came in fourth, at $4 million ($5.2 million for four days). It tells the story of a boy and the brave young pups who help him save their city from an impeachment-worthy mayor.</p>.<p>And in fifth was Disney's family adventure film "Jungle Cruise," with a take of $3.95 million ($5.2 million for four days).</p>