"Crazy Rich Asians" looks to bring some box office love back to romantic comedies.
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'Crazy Rich Asians' exceeds expectations, takes top spot at box office
Audiences fell in love with "Crazy Rich Asians." The Warner Bros. romantic comedy opened to an estimated $25.2 million at the domestic box office this weekend. That was enough to give the film starring Constance Wu and Henry Golding the top spot at the box office.
Where's the love? 'Crazy Rich Asians' could usher in a new era of romantic comedies
Romantic comedies have not received a lot of love at the box office lately, but that could change this weekend with "Crazy Rich Asians." The Warner Bros. film opened at $5 million on Wednesday and is expected to bring in roughly $25 million domestically over its five-day opening. The release of the film, which stars a predominantly Asian cast, will be a watershed moment for both on-screen representation and for romantic comedies.
