WWE: Box office update for Batista's new movie

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Riddick, which stars Vin Diesel and features former WWE Superstar Batista, was #1 at the U.S. box office this past weekend. Forbes reports that the movie debuted with $18.67 million. The movie, which cost $38 million to produce, should finish its run with $40 million domestic and another $40 million worldwide.

The article also noted that The Rock‘s recent film, Pain & Gain, “is a genuine hit”. The movie, which cost $25 million to produce, tripled its budget by grossing $74 million worldwide.