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.
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