Mel Gibson's Flight Risk' is No. 1 at box office, The Brutalist' expands

Mel Gibson's latest film, 'Flight Risk,' debuted at the top of the box office with a disappointing $12 million despite poor critical reception and audience scores. The film stars Mark Wahlberg and revolves around an Air Marshal and a fugitive. Concurrently, other films like A24's 'The Brutalist' garnered attention with a modest performance after a limited release. The weekend's box office results highlight the unusual patterns in audience behavior, particularly amid significant film events like Sundance and the ongoing Oscar nominations process.

Despite mixed reviews and low audience scores, Mel Gibson's 'Flight Risk' opened at No. 1 with $12 million, showcasing the unpredictable nature of box office performance.

'The Brutalist' saw a small uptick at the box office, earning $2.9 million in wide release, indicating that longer films can still find audiences under certain conditions.

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