The Exorcist: Believer tops box office with a $27.2 million opening

A new sequel takes over theatres

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Horror fans flock to see the new Exorcist film

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Believer opens better than expected

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Critics give it mixed reviews, but audiences love it

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The film is on track to be a box-office hit

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The Exorcist franchise returns to the top

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Believers scare up big numbers

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A horror film takes over the box office

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The Exorcist is back and scarier than ever

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Believer is a box office success

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