As America commemorate 15th Anniversary of 9/11, the heroic drama Sully [SULLY] soared to an estimated opening weekend of $35.5 million, the fifth highest for the month of September. The audience skewed 56% female and 80% over the age of 35.
When the Bough Breaks [WTBBR] debuted in second place with $15.0 million, short of similar films from Sony Screen Gems the last two years.
After two weeks at the top, Don't Breathe [AMITD] finished third with $8.2 million. The thriller has banked $66.8 million.
The Wild Life [CRUSO] took in $3.4 million to open at the fifth spot.
The weekend's fourth wide opener The Disappointments Room [DSPRM] bombed outside the top 12 with just $1.4 million.
| Rank | TITLE | F-S-S | TOTAL |
| 1 | SULLY | $35,505,000 | $35,505,000 |
| 2 | WHEN THE BOUGH BREAKS | $15,000,000 | $15,000,000 |
| 3 | DON'T BREATHE | $8,200,000 | $66,800,000 |
| 4 | SUICIDE SQUAD | $5,650,000 | $307,408,000 |
| 5 | THE WILD LIFE | $3,400,000 | $3,400,000 |
| 6 | KUBO AND THE TWO STRINGS | $3,250,000 | $40,850,000 |
| 7 | PETE'S DRAGON | $2,938,000 | $69,986,653 |
| 8 | BAD MOMS | $2,830,000 | $107,530,000 |
| 9 | HELL OR HIGH WATER | $2,600,000 | $19,824,000 |
| 10 | SAUSAGE PARTY | $2,300,000 | $93,200,000 |
| 11 | NO MANCHES FRIDA | $2,150,000 | $7,368,782 |
| 12 | WAR DOGS | $2,030,000 | $39,805,000 |
Tag(s): SULLY, WTBBR, AMITD, CRUSO, DSPRM