New 'Ghostbusters' film nets a cool $45.2 million

The opening for "Frozen Empire" marks the second best debut ever for a "Ghostbusters" film, but the result suggests that the franchise may be reaching a point of diminishing returns.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  Entertainment March 25, 2024 'Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire' collects a cool $45.2 million at weekend box office The latest installment in the "Ghostbusters" franchise topped the box office competition on another relatively sluggish weekend. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Chuck Todd bashes NBC News hiring of former RNC chief Ronna McDaniel Former "Meet the Press" moderator Chuck Todd criticized the network for the decision to make ex-Republican National Committee Chair Ronna McDaniel a paid contributor to NBC News. SHARE       READ MORE Meet Los Shinigamis del Norte, a band that fuses a love of anime with norteño Los Shinigamis del Norte, a música Mexicana regional group that performs anime-centric songs and covers in Spanish, honors Akira Toriyama and lovers of anime across Latin America. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Don't blame the public for failing Kate Middleton. Blame the palace Many will shame royal watchers for speculating about the Princess of Wales' health. But catastrophic missteps by the royal communications apparatus created this mess. SHARE       READ MORE 'Blue's Clues' host checks in after 'Quiet on Set,' making grown fans emotional Steve Burns, who hosted Nick Jr.'s "Blue's Clues" from 1996 to 2002, hits TikTok to check in on the show's now-adult fans after revelations in "Quiet on Set." SHARE       READ MORE Column: Trump's media company is going public, netting him billions. Why would anyone invest in it? Truth Social is going public as a money-losing front for Donald Trump. Why would anyone invest in it? SHARE       READ MORE Prince Harry's attorney goes after Rupert Murdoch in phone-hacking case Prince Harry's attorney accused Rupert Murdoch of knowing about News Group Newspapers' alleged use of phone hacking and other illegal info-gathering tactics. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Thank you for reading the Los Angeles Times Entertainment newsletter. Invite your friends, relatives, coworkers to sign up here. Not a subscriber? Get unlimited digital access to latimes‌.com. Subscribe here. Copyright © 2024, Los Angeles Times 2300 E. Imperial Highway El Segundo, CA 90245 1-800-LA-TIMES | latimes.com Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. If you're interested in placing an ad or classified, get in touch here. You received this email because you opted to receive email communications from Los Angeles Times. Manage marketing email preferences • Manage email alert subscriptions or unsubscribe • Terms of Service • Privacy Policy • Do Not Sell My Personal Information • CA Notice of Collection FOLLOW