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'Straight Outta Compton' is crushing expectations

Brett Arnold   

'Straight Outta Compton' is crushing expectations
Entertainment1 min read

Universal's epic year at the box office just got even better.

The N.W.A. biopic "Straight Outta Compton" took in an astounding $24.2 million on opening day, including the already impressive $4.96 million it earned during its Thursday night preview screenings.

The film was originally projected to make closer to $25 million over the entire weekend, but is now expected to earn about $60 million all-in thanks in-part to its brilliant viral marketing and positive reviews.

Considering that the film is an R-rated, nearly 2 and a half hour rap biopic, all these figures are extra impressive.

Factor in the film's scant $29 million budget, and this thing will likely be in the black by the time you read this post.

Watch the trailer below.

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