The movie is the first film from Amazon Studios, which is partnering with Roadside Attractions and Lionsgate to bring 'Chi-raq' to cinemas before it airs on Amazon Prime.
Bradley Cooper's 'Burnt' and 'Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse' also debut, but all three films could see 'The Martian' stay docked at No. 1 in its fifth outing as the late October box-office blues continue.