Who's up, who's down at the movies

August 6, 2015 at 4:56PM
In this image released by Paramount Pictures, Tom Cruise, left, and Rebecca Ferguson appears in a scene from "Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation." (David James/Paramount Pictures and Skydance Productions via AP)
Tom Cruise, left, and Rebecca Ferguson appears in a scene from “Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation.” (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Who's up Tom Cruise controlled the box office; "Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation" was his third-best opening ever and his 19th No. 1 opening.

Who's down Experts say the summer box office has peaked, and even such movies as "Fantastic Four" and "Straight Outta Compton" won't help it match last summer's totals.

Graphic for movie ticket sales. McClatchy News Service
Graphic for movie ticket sales. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
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