Warner Bros.’ horror film “Weapons” grabbed $5.7 million during Thursday previews, topping the weekend race against Disney’s “Freakier Friday,” which earned $3.1 million—www.naijnaira.com reports.
According to Variety, “Freakier Friday” stars Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis reprising their roles 22 years later in this comedy sequel. It features a unique double body-swap involving their characters and two younger actresses, Julia Butters and Sophia Hammons. The film, with a $42 million budget, is expected to make between $27 million and $30 million this weekend.
Meanwhile, “Weapons,” directed by Zach Cregger, follows a chilling story of 17 teenagers mysteriously vanishing overnight. The R-rated thriller includes Josh Brolin and Julia Garner among its cast and carries a production budget of $38 million. It aims to pull in between $25 million and $30 million in its opening weekend.
Marvel’s “Fantastic Four: First Steps” will face stiff competition as it tries to hold ground in its third weekend, projected to earn $18 million to $20 million after a steep drop in the second weekend. Despite its strong initial launch, it now sits alongside similar Marvel films like “Captain America: Brave New World” and “Thor: Love and Thunder” in terms of decline rate.
Audiences can expect a lively box office battle as horror and comedy vie for the top spot amid established superhero action.
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