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San Andreas Has $3.1 Million Opening Night

San Andreas sent shockwaves through its Thursday night opening with $3.1 million in ticket […]

San Andreas sent shockwaves through its Thursday night opening with $3.1 million in ticket sales.

The Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson-starring disaster movie, which will open across 3,777 theaters, is charting for a $40 million opening weekend. And with no other major releases to compete against,it is easily favored as this weekend’s box office winner.

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In San Andreas, The Rock plays a helicopter pilot who must rescue his daughter, and other civilians, when the state of California is rocked by a devastating earthquake and tsunami. It is directed by Brad Peyton and also stars Paul Giamatti and Carla Gugino (Watchmen).

Be sure to check out ComicBook.com’s official review of the film, and let us know what you think in the comments below!

San Andreas is now playing in theaters everywhere.