Death on the Nile Opens With $12.8 Million at the Box Office

20th Century Studios' Death on the Nile is opening in the top spot at the box office this weekend. This weekend is right before Valentine's Day and includes Super Bowl Sunday, which is usually a struggle for the box office. Based on the Agatha Christie mystery novel, Death on the Nile will open with $12.8 million over three days. That total includes $5.1 million from Friday. Universal Pictures' Marry Me, a romantic comedy based on a comic timed for Valentine's Day weekend, will open in third place at the box office with $8 Million.

Marry Me's budget was a fraction of what director Kenneth Branagh had at his disposal on Death on the Nile -- $23 million compared to $90 million. Marry Me is also available on Peacock's premium tier to stream at home.

ComicBook.com's Charlie Ridgely enjoyed Death on the Nile well enough, awarding it a 3.5-out-of-5 score in his review. He writes, "This take on Death on the Nile largely sticks to Agatha Christie's original story, so there aren't any major surprises waiting at the end if you've already read her tale or watched the 1978 film. But Agatha Christie has such a lasting legacy for a reason. Her characters and stories have stood the test of time because they are as excellent now as they were when she published them. Branagh and writer Michael Greene are well aware of this and clearly love the literary icon's work. They simply put the pieces in place, provided a steady hand when necessary, and allowed Christie and the cast to work their magic."

Death on the Nile and Marry Me are both now playing in theaters. The complete list of top 10 films at the box office follows.