HOLLYWOOD - In a surprise box office win, Roland Emmerich’s World War II epic “Midway” took down the competition to land in first place at the nation’s theaters.

Though “Midway” arrived ahead of tracking, the film carries a massive $100 million price tag, meaning it still has a long and arduous journey ahead to achieve profitability.

Warner Bros.’ Stephen King adaptation “Doctor Sleep” was widely expected to take the top prize, but the R-rated sequel to 1980’s “The Shining” debuted at No. 2.

In another box office upset, “Playing With Fire” launched ahead of “Last Christmas” on the domestic charts. “Playing With Fire” scored third place, arriving ahead of expectations.

Meanwhile “Last Christmas,” in an attempt to usher in the holiday season early, landed at No. 4.

“Terminator: Dark Fate” rounded out the top five with a huge 64% decline from its inaugural outing. The sixth “Terminator” installment has earned a bleak $48 million at the domestic box office to date. After a disappointing start, the movie is expected to lose over $100 million theatrically.

Story Date: November 16, 2019