‘The Martian’ estimated to mint $50 million over weekend

“The Martian” is based on Andy Weir’s eponymous 2011 novel and adapted for the screen by Drew Goddard. It’s a science fiction entertainer

Featuring actor Matt Damon as a stranded astronaut attempting to survive alone on Mars, the film released in 3,826 locations, and was made on a budget of $109 million.

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It also features actors Jessica Chastain, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Jeff Daniels.

“Hotel Transylvania 2,” which topped the box office last weekend with $48.5 million, is expected to incur $28 million for Sony Pictures.