The film Split , the thriller psychological M. Night Shyamalan , surprisingly exceeded expectations for box office theaters in the US and Canada.
It is estimated to have grossed $ 40.2 million over the weekend.
Split , starring James McAvoy , meant a financial success, it was filmed with less than 10 million.
Although many people were focused last Friday at the presidential inauguration of Donald Trump and Saturday in marches that were conducted throughout theUnited States, Split doubled forecasts to easily top the list of all films.
The film, released by Universal Pictures, brought back to Shyamalan, director of The Sixth Sense , with experts in horror films low budget Blumhouse Productions.
In second place was the sequel to action Vin Diesel , xXx: The Return Of Xander Cage , which grossed 20 million dollars. It is the third tape of the trilogy and the first delivery in 12 years.
The highest grossing film last weekend, the drama Hidden Figures , fell to third place still healthy.
It is estimated to have raised $ 16.3 million.
