“Us,” the follow-up Jordan Peele’s “Get Out,” has set a box office record over the weekend.

Variety reported that "Us" grossed $70 million in North America, making it the largest opening weekend ever for an original horror movie, outpacing "A Quiet Place." It has easily surpassed the $33 million debut of "Get Out," according to Forbes.

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The film has also beat “Ted” as the biggest release for an original R-rated film.

“Us” stars Lupita Nyong’o as Adelaide Wilson, the mother of a family of four who are met with a creepy version of themselves while on a beach vacation.

The film has been the second-biggest debut of the year, after Marvel's "Captain Marvel," EW reported.

CNBC reported that "Us" has drawn $16.7 million internationally, making its worldwide gross $86.9 million, which means it has surpassed its reported $20 million budget.

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The city of Brookhaven's mayor and City Council last week decided to remove the colored panes of glass from the dome of Brookhaven's new City Centre after residents objected to the brightness of the colors, seen here Friday, June 27, 2025. (Reed Williams/AJC)

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