Stephen King's IT has had quite the successful Thursday night showing.
The horror film grossed an impressive $13.5 million on opening night. This is the third-highest Thursday night showing in 2017, coming in behind only Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2's $17 million opening and the live-action Beauty and the Beast's $16.3 million gross, the latter of which crossed the $1 billion mark.
IT now has the largest opening for any horror movie, September release, R-rated film, and any Stephen King film adaptation. Paranormal Activity 3 previously held the record for biggest preview night for a horror film, having made $8 million in 2011 ahead of its $52.5 million
As reported last month, IT is expected to gross upwards of $50 million USD during its first weekend at the domestic box office and very likely beat Paranormal Activity 3's opening weekend.
An above-$50 million debut would make IT the best opening ever for a movie based on King's work, as well as the biggest September debut of all time. September's current record holder is Hotel Transylvania 2 at $48 million.
For IGN's thoughts on IT, read IGN's review to find out why we believe the film "comes impressively close" to being one of the best Stephen King movies.
A sequel to IT is already in development over at New Line Cinema, with director Andy Muschietti expected to return.
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