Really, would it even be a Met Gala without her? ), the point isn't to create a space for the illusion of reality to be viewed on the big screen later, it's to create a safe space for real celebrities to enjoy a slammin' party in real time â which explains why Ocean's 8 did most of its major set piece filming outside of the actual Gala. The go-to source for comic book and superhero movie fans. This weekend's other notable wide release, horror film Hereditary, came in fourth with $13 million. Sarah Paulson confirmed the reshoots after a Television Critics Association panel, saying, "They decided to add more things.". Per Box Office Mojo, Ocean's 8 grossed $41.5 million over the weekend. If it can maintain this figure, then it will open in the $10,000 club, while even if its final numbers slips a little, it still would be on pace for $100 million domestically. From mapping and describing the physical, biological, geological, chemical, and archaeological aspects of the ocean to understanding ocean dynamics, developing new technologies, and unlocking other secrets of the ocean, NOAA is working to increase our understanding of the ocean realm. The Ocean's 8 filming likely took place around October 2016, as On Location Vocations got snaps of Cate Blanchett and Sandra Bullock filming their walkup to the Met on Oct. 25 of that year. Anne Hathaway, who in the film plays the ditzy mark the Ocean's gals aim to relieve of her million-dollar jewels, wasn't wearing anything quite so sparkly, but sported a gorgeous blood-red gown and gold thorn-like headdress. 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Early projections had a haul in the range of $30-36 million, but more recent estimates were higher. Given the high degree of difficulty and cost in exploring our ocean using underwater vehicles, researchers have long relied on technologies such as sonar to generate maps of the seafloor. Of the holdovers, Solo: A Star Wars Story led the pack, finishing in second place with $15.1 million. Weekend Estimates: Ocean’s 8 Tops Chart, Franchise. What is ocean exploration and why is it important. For this spinoff, director Gary Ross assembled an A-list ensemble of actresses, led by Sandra Bullock as Danny Ocean's sister, Debbie. Some experts believe that the claim that only 5% of the ocean floor has been mapped, leaving 95% of the ocean floor unmapped, is not completely accurate. Fortunately for Warner Bros., they had a very fruitful three days. Though the title earned widespread critical acclaim, general audiences didn't seem too impressed by what they saw, as evidenced by its low D+ CinemaScore. Sonar, short for Sound Navigation and Ranging, is helpful for exploring and mapping the ocean because sound waves travel farther in the water than do radar and light waves. SlashFilm reports the gang came back for reshoots. Worldwide, Ocean's 8 has made $53.7 million, meaning it still has a ways to go before reaching its break even point (production budget was $70 million). Ocean's 8 was the clear winner at the box office this weekend, setting a new all-time high for the franchise in the process. These expeditions are led by scientist-explorers equipped with the latest exploration tools. It still has yet to open in most parts of the world, so expect is global total to rise. Mindy Kaling said they even hired the same caterers Anna Wintour uses for the real Met Gala. Much remains to be learned from exploring the mysteries of the deep. With Ocean's 8 boasting a star-studded cast and relatively positive reviews, it seemed like a foregone conclusion it would win its debut weekend (especially with Solo: A Star Wars Story floundering). While the actual Met Gala has a similar operational structure (security, staff, etc. Every year, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City hosts a fundraising party for its Costume Institute, known colloquially as the Met Gala. In 2013, Chris was hired to write weekly box office prediction posts in conjunction with the Screen Rant Underground podcast's Box Office Battle game and his role expanded over the next few years. How to cite this article, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. According to ET Online, the crew shot for two and a half weeks inside the Met, and spared no expense recreating every detail of the actual ball. Whether or not the movie's team got together on the red carpet for one last heist (of pickup footage) is debatable, but if their film version of the Gala is anywhere near as gorgeous as this year's real deal, they'll have pulled off the major heist of stealing audience's hearts.