‘Breakthrough’ earns $11M Easter weekend, 3rd place at the box office

CHRISTIAN POST/ Jeannie Law-

The faith-based film, “Breakthrough” had a successful debut this Easter weekend landing at No. 3 at the box office and earning $11 million.

“Breakthrough” came in third behind “Shazam!” and the horror film, “Curse of La Llorona.” The impressive opening is the highest for a Christian movie since last year’s hit, “I Can Only Imagine.”

“Breakthrough” has earned $14.6M since its Wednesday opening in 2,824 theaters and $11M over the weekend. This marks DeVon Franklin’s second movie that earned almost $15M opening week. “Miracles From Heaven” earned $14.8M upon its release. With an overall $14M production cost, “Breakthrough’s” three-day take topped the Christian hits, “God’s Not Dead,” and “Fireproof.” Continue reading…