Elsewhere, “John Wick: Chapter 4” continued its good run, coming in second with $14.6 million. It dropped just 48.5%, which is outstanding considering the competition. The action flick has now earned $269 million globally. Sure, that $100 million budget still looms large, but it will at least cross $300 million and will be a win for Lionsgate. Last week’s champion, “Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves,” didn’t fare so well. The fantasy flick dropped 61% with a $14.5 million take, which is really bad news for a film that cost $150 million. It sits at $124 million worldwide and, sad to say, it’s going to go down as a financial disappointment for Paramount.

At number four was Ben Affleck’s “Air,” the biopic about how Nike’s Air Jordans came to be. Thanks to stellar reviews (read ours right here), the adult-focused film managed to not get buried, taking in $14.46 million. It very nearly slipped into the three spot, which is impressive. Over the five-day stretch, it pulled in $20 million, which was above expectations. Amazon Studios financed the $90 million film and originally, it was more of a streaming play. But the wide theatrical release could prove to be a win for them, even if it doesn’t fully turn a profit in its theatrical run. It will absolutely boost the movie’s profile for Prime Video and, potentially, for an Oscar run later this year.

Rounding out the top five was “Scream VI” with $3.31 million. With that, it now stands at $103.8 million domestic, making it the highest-grossing “Scream” movie in North America, overtaking the original ($103 million). Globally, the sixth installment has earned $161.6 million. Expect “Scream 7” to be announced any day now.

Looking ahead, we’ve got a pretty crowded weekend in front of us with Nic Cage’s Dracula flick “Renfield,” Russell Crowe’s “The Pope’s Exorcist,” the sports drama “Sweetwater,” and Toni Collette’s “Mafia Mama” all entering the fold. None of them have a strong shot at taking the crown, which will make things all the more interesting.

Top 10 movies at the box office for April 7 — 9, 2023:

1. “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” — $146.3 million

2. “John Wick: Chapter 4” — $14.6 million

3. “Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves” — $14.5 million

4. “Air” — $14.46 million

5. “Scream VI” — $3.31 million

6. “His Only Son” — $3.25 million

7. “Creed III” — $2.81 million

8. “Shazam! Fury of the Gods” — $1.6 million

9. “Paint” — $750,000

10. “A Thousand and One” — $600,000