The N.W.A film "Straight Outta Compton" had a good day at the box office.
Starting off what's likely to be a big debut weekend, the hip-hop origin story took in an impressive $4.95 million in domestic ticket sales Thursday night. Showings started at 8 p.m. at about 2,300 theaters.
The Universal Pictures movie, co-financed by Legendary Pictures, is likely to top $40 million in the U.S. and Canada through Sunday, according to analysts who reviewed pre-release audience surveys going into the weekend.
N.W.A members Ice Cube and Dr. Dre are credited as producers on the movie about the famed rap group known for its provocative lyrics.