Sony's new Western had a solid opening weekend, as The Magnificent Seven claimed first place at the domestic box office with $35 million. As noted by Variety, Denzel Washington continues to draw in moviegoers on a consistent basis. The Magnificent Seven serves as the Oscar-winning actor's first starring role in a Western, and continues his streak of high-performing films that open to over $20 million, ever since the release of The Great Debaters in 2007. Meanwhile, Warner Bros.' new animated comedy Storks debuted in second place.