‘Blade Runner 2049’ Tops Box Office But Still Disappoints

LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Blade Runner 2049” may have been the top choice for moviegoers this weekend, but the long-anticipated sequel failed to generate the soaring box office returns industry watchers expected.
Despite positive reviews and certified star-power in Harrison Ford and Ryan Gosling, the dystopian thriller took in $32.7 million during its debut weekend, which hardly makes a dent in its reported $150 million budget.
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