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(From left) Ella Balinska, Kristen Stewart, and Naomi Scott team up as the next generation of Charlie's Angels. Sony Pictures

“Charlie’s Angels” wasn't able to bring in audiences at the box office this past weekend as the film opened to an abysmal $8.6 million. The film is the latest in a slew of franchises that Hollywood has failed to appeal to in the ever-changing landscape of moviegoers.

Box Office Mojo results reveal that “Charlie’s Angels” landed in third place. Just behind it is the World War II film “Midway,” which garnered $8.7 million during its second weekend in theaters. “Ford v Ferrari” won the weekend box office with the major Oscar contender earning $31 million. This proves that audiences might not be willing to rethread old franchises just like “Terminator: Dark Fate," which also didn’t open to strong numbers in theaters this month.

In the newest movie of the Sony-led franchise, “Charlie’s Angels” brings in a new trio of girls to save the world, serving as a continuation of the TV series and previous films. Looking at the previous “Charlie’s Angels” films in the early 2000s though, they boasted major film stars like Cameron Diaz, Drew Barrymore, and Lucy Liu. While veteran film star Kristen Stewart takes on the role of one of the "Angels" in the 2019 film, it is arguable that the other two leads --Naomi Scott and Ella Balinska -- might not have the same draw as their predecessors.

With a film on a budget of $50 million, it will be a big blow for Sony Pictures. As noted by IndieWire, estimates for the opening draw of “Charlie’s Angels” was projected to be under $15 million but ended up going even lower with just under $9 million.

As the company’s next films “Jumanji: The Next Level” and “Bad Boys For Life” gear up for release soon, this will show what audiences are willing to watch on the big screen as opposed to what the studios are trying to push into the market. As a show that proved popular in the 70s that spun off into big films in the 2000s, it is clear the new “Charlie’s Angels” isn't drawing audiences like it used to.

“Charlie’s Angels,” directed by Elizabeth Banks, is now playing in theaters.

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