Denzel Washington (left) and Andrea Dodero (right) in The Equalizer 3.Photo:Stefano Montesi /Sony Pictures Entertainment /EverettDenzel Washingtonis back at the top of the box office.The Equalizer 3made an estimated $42 million at the domestic box office over the four-day holiday weekend, making it the second-highest Labor Day weekend ever,multipleoutletsreported Monday.Marvel Studios' 2021 movieShang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Ringsstill holds the holiday weekend’s record with $94.6 million two years ago.Equalizer 3sees Washington, 68, return as Robert McCall, who takes up a quiet life in Southern Italy and eventually comes to blows with local members of the mafia.The third movie in Washington’sEqualizerfranchise with directorAntoine Fuquahas Washington reunite withDakota Fanning19 years after they made 2004’sMan on Fire.Fuqua, 57, recently told PEOPLE that fans “come up to me all the time” to praise the action franchise. “They love Robert McCall,” he said of the character. “I think it has to do with justice. People, they want justice, and obviously in a movie you get to see that happen.”Sony Pictures Entertainment/YouTubeNever miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Equalizer 3has positioned itself as the conclusion to the trilogy for Washington, though Fuqua said he’s open to spinoffs.“Never say never. I’m going to miss Robert McCall. I think it was a great character. My hero,” he said, adding, “But it feels like it’s the last one.”Denzel Washington in The Equalizer 3.Stefano Montesi /Sony Pictures Entertainment /EverettWhile Washington’s new movie took the top of the domestic box office,Barbieheld second place as it took in another $10.6 million, raising its overall box office performance in the United States to $609 million, perBox Office Mojo.Barbieis the highest-grossing movie of the year so far.Blue Beetle,Gran TurismoandOppenheimerrounded out the top five films over the weekend.The Equalizer 3is in theaters now.
Denzel Washington (left) and Andrea Dodero (right) in The Equalizer 3.Photo:Stefano Montesi /Sony Pictures Entertainment /Everett

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Denzel Washingtonis back at the top of the box office.The Equalizer 3made an estimated $42 million at the domestic box office over the four-day holiday weekend, making it the second-highest Labor Day weekend ever,multipleoutletsreported Monday.Marvel Studios' 2021 movieShang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Ringsstill holds the holiday weekend’s record with $94.6 million two years ago.Equalizer 3sees Washington, 68, return as Robert McCall, who takes up a quiet life in Southern Italy and eventually comes to blows with local members of the mafia.The third movie in Washington’sEqualizerfranchise with directorAntoine Fuquahas Washington reunite withDakota Fanning19 years after they made 2004’sMan on Fire.Fuqua, 57, recently told PEOPLE that fans “come up to me all the time” to praise the action franchise. “They love Robert McCall,” he said of the character. “I think it has to do with justice. People, they want justice, and obviously in a movie you get to see that happen.”Sony Pictures Entertainment/YouTubeNever miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Equalizer 3has positioned itself as the conclusion to the trilogy for Washington, though Fuqua said he’s open to spinoffs.“Never say never. I’m going to miss Robert McCall. I think it was a great character. My hero,” he said, adding, “But it feels like it’s the last one.”Denzel Washington in The Equalizer 3.Stefano Montesi /Sony Pictures Entertainment /EverettWhile Washington’s new movie took the top of the domestic box office,Barbieheld second place as it took in another $10.6 million, raising its overall box office performance in the United States to $609 million, perBox Office Mojo.Barbieis the highest-grossing movie of the year so far.Blue Beetle,Gran TurismoandOppenheimerrounded out the top five films over the weekend.The Equalizer 3is in theaters now.
Denzel Washingtonis back at the top of the box office.
The Equalizer 3made an estimated $42 million at the domestic box office over the four-day holiday weekend, making it the second-highest Labor Day weekend ever,multipleoutletsreported Monday.
Marvel Studios' 2021 movieShang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Ringsstill holds the holiday weekend’s record with $94.6 million two years ago.
Equalizer 3sees Washington, 68, return as Robert McCall, who takes up a quiet life in Southern Italy and eventually comes to blows with local members of the mafia.
The third movie in Washington’sEqualizerfranchise with directorAntoine Fuquahas Washington reunite withDakota Fanning19 years after they made 2004’sMan on Fire.
Fuqua, 57, recently told PEOPLE that fans “come up to me all the time” to praise the action franchise. “They love Robert McCall,” he said of the character. “I think it has to do with justice. People, they want justice, and obviously in a movie you get to see that happen.”
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Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
Equalizer 3has positioned itself as the conclusion to the trilogy for Washington, though Fuqua said he’s open to spinoffs.
“Never say never. I’m going to miss Robert McCall. I think it was a great character. My hero,” he said, adding, “But it feels like it’s the last one.”
Denzel Washington in The Equalizer 3.Stefano Montesi /Sony Pictures Entertainment /Everett

While Washington’s new movie took the top of the domestic box office,Barbieheld second place as it took in another $10.6 million, raising its overall box office performance in the United States to $609 million, perBox Office Mojo.Barbieis the highest-grossing movie of the year so far.
Blue Beetle,Gran TurismoandOppenheimerrounded out the top five films over the weekend.
The Equalizer 3is in theaters now.
source: people.com