“Smile 2 ”debuts to gleeful $46 million globally, while “Anora” dazzles in limited release
The horror sequel, a followup to 2022’s Smile, arrived to a solid $23 million at the weekend box office, snagging the No. 1 spot amid an otherwise quiet weekend at North American theaters. Per Comscore, the psychological thriller found similar success abroad where it earned another $23 million for a global total of $46 million.