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Tom Cruise and “Maverick” Sink “Titanic”

It was just three weeks ago that “Top Gun: Maverick” entered the esteemed top ten list by surpassing. This weekend Tom Cruise and “Maverick” sink “Titanic” pulling into the number…

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LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 19: Tom Cruise attends the Royal Film Performance and UK Premiere of “Top Gun: Maverick” at Leicester Square on May 19, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures)

(Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures)
CruiseYOKOHAMA, JAPAN - MAY 24: Actor Tom Cruise attends the red carpet for the Japan Premiere of "Top Gun: Maverick" at Osanbashi Yokohama on May 24, 2022 in Yokoham(Photo by Christopher Jue/Getty Images For Paramount Pictures)

It was just three weeks ago that "Top Gun: Maverick" entered the esteemed top ten list by surpassing. This weekend Tom Cruise and "Maverick" sink "Titanic" pulling into the number seven spot as far as earnings. So far, the film has banked $662 million. Keep in mind these numbers are for domestic or North American movie stats.

YOKOHAMA, JAPAN - MAY 24: Actor Tom Cruise attends the red carpet for the Japan Premiere of "Top Gun: Maverick." It's at Osanbashi Yokohama on May 24, 2022 in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan. (Photo by Christopher Jue/Getty Images For Paramount Pictures)

When it comes to the international market, "Titanic" is still ahead of "Top Gun: Maverick." In fact it is Paramount Picture's biggest film of all times raking in a whopping 2.2 billion dollars.

MaverickSEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - JUNE 19: Glen Powell and Tom Cruise attend the Korea Red Carpet for "Top Gun: Maverick" at Lotte World on June 19, 2022 in Seoul, South Kore. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures)

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - JUNE 19: Glen Powell and Tom Cruise attend the Korea Red Carpet for "Top Gun: Maverick." Lotte World. on June 19, 2022 in Seoul, South Korea. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures)

As for what is next, "Avengers: Infinity War" holds the sixth place spot. That Marvel Comic movie has banked $678 million. Many analyst believe Tom Cruise will cruise on into that spot. However, the road after that is not so clear. In the path next would be "Black Panther." But for this week, fans  are delighted that Tom Cruise and "Maverick" sink "Titanic."

Gina Birch brings the sunshine to Sunny 106.3 every weekday morning from 6-10. She has worked in radio, television and print in Southwest Florida for nearly 30 years. During that time, she has become an advocate for numerous charities including those that support animals, children, women and wellness. In addition, she has written for numerous local, regional and national publications about food, wine and travel. Those are her longtime passions...along with shoes.