“Wonka,” the whimsical origin story of the fictional chocolatier, secured the top spot in domestic theaters this weekend with an estimated $39 million in sales. The musical fantasy film beat ...

That made it a strong start for the Timothée Chalamet -starring Willy Wonka musical that underscored the young star’s draw. Musicals ... The earlier film recorded a $41 million opening.

That made it a strong start for the Timothée Chalamet-starring Willy Wonka musical that underscored the young star’s draw. Musicals ... The earlier film recorded a $41 million opening.

Instead, the studio emphasized Chalamet, the 27-year-old actor who, with “Wonka,” notched his second No. 1 movie following 2021’s “Dune.” The earlier film recorded a $41 million opening.