In the United States and Canada, the film opened on 6 November 2015, and in its opening weekend, was originally projected to gross $70–75 million from 3,927 screens, the widest release for a Bond film. However, after grossing $5.25 million from its early Thursday night showings and $28 million on its opening day, weekend projections were increased to $75–80 million. The film ended up grossing $70.4 million in its opening weekend (about $20 million less than Skyfall's $90.6 million debut, including IMAX previews), but nevertheless finished first at the box office. IMAX generated $9.1 million for Spectre at 374 screens, premium large format made $8 million from 429 cinemas, reaping 11% of the film's opening, which means that Spectre earned $17.1 million (23%) of its opening weekend total in large-format venues. Cinemark XD generated $1.85 million in 112 XD locations.
How many Imax screens showed Spectre on its opening weekend in the US and Canada? How much money did Spectre make in its first weekend in the US and Canada? How much money did preview showings generate in the US and Canada? Which film grossed more money for its opening weekend in the North American market, Skyfall or Spectre? How many IMAX screens was Spectre shown on in North America? What day of the week was Spectre released in North America?