In an unexpected turn of events at the Thanksgiving box office, Disney Animation\u2019s highly anticipated film, \u201cWish,\u201d faces competition from unexpected contenders, potentially landing behind Lionsgate\u2019s \u201cThe Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes\u201d and Ridley Scott\u2019s \u201cNapoleon,\u201d a historical epic produced by Apple Original Films and Sony.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Hunger Games\u201d prequel is poised to dominate the holiday chart in North America, estimated to rake in over $40 million from Wednesday to Sunday, following an impressive $11.4 million Friday haul. Having debuted the weekend before Thanksgiving, the film is set to cross the $100 million mark in domestic earnings after its 10-day run.<\/p>\n
Ridley Scott\u2019s \u201cNapoleon,\u201d starring Joaquin Phoenix, unexpectedly emerged in a close race with \u201cWish\u201d for the second position. Grossing $8.4 million on Friday, it\u2019s projected to earn between $32 million to $33 million over the five-day period. Despite an average B- CinemaScore, the film has exceeded expectations, particularly among the 35-and-older demographic, marking a significant achievement for Apple\u2019s aspirations in the theatrical realm. Apple Original Films, in partnership with Sony, financed and distributed both \u201cNapoleon\u201d and Martin Scorsese\u2019s \u201cKillers of the Flower Moon,\u201d aiming for accolades in the Oscar race.<\/p>\n
Initially expected to lead the Thanksgiving box office with a five-day haul of $45 million to $50 million, \u201cWish\u201d is now looking at a lower range of $32 million to $33 million, despite a solid A- CinemaScore and positive audience exits on PostTrak. Disney, facing a challenging year at the box office, hopes that \u201cWish\u201d will gather momentum throughout December and the year-end holidays.<\/p>\n
\u201cTrolls Band Together\u201d from Universal and Illumination is eyeing a fourth-place finish, estimating a five-day gross of $25.5 million.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, \u201cThanksgiving,\u201d the slasher film from TriStar and Spyglass Media, is expected to secure the fifth spot in its second weekend, with a projected five-day cumulative total of $11.4 million.<\/p>\n
In the awards box office arena, Focus Features\u2019 \u201cThe Holdovers\u201d is anticipated to land at No. 7, generating around $4 million during the five-day holiday window.<\/p>\n
Additionally, Searchlight\u2019s \u201cNext Goal Wins\u201d and MGM\/Amazon\u2019s \u201cSaltburn\u201d are each looking at five-day grosses in the $2.7 million range.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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