According to JoBlo, box office enthusiasts anticipate a close competition this upcoming weekend between “Kung Fu Panda 4” and “Dune: Part Two”.
Key Takeaways:
– “Kung Fu Panda 4” is predicted to secure the top spot, predicted by forecasters to bring in over $30 million this weekend.
– Opposing conventional forecasts, predictions anticipate “Dune: Part Two” may overtake “Panda” with a revenue of about $32 million.
– “Arthur the King”, featuring Mark Wahlberg, is expected to have a modest debut, banking around $10 million.
– “Imaginary” and “Cabrini” round out the top five with $5 million and $4 million respectively.
“Dune” versus “Panda”: Showdown Predicted
After experiencing two weekends of significant box office releases, it seems like we are in for a slight breather before the entrance of other major films into cinemas, including “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire” and “Godzilla x Kong”. However, there is an interesting battle brewing between “Dune: Part Two” and “Kung Fu Panda 4” that could redefine the lead at the box office this weekend.
Most box office pundits predict a win for “Kung Fu Panda 4”, expecting it to rake in over $30 million during the weekend. It would correspond to an early 40s percentage decline, which is classed as modest. Conversely, the showing for “Dune: Part Two” is forecasted to maintain a close second with a revenue in the high twenties.
However, here at Digital Chew, we like to challenge the usual predictions. We believe that “Dune: Part Two” could, in fact, surpass “Panda” and amass around $32 million, relegating “Kung Fu Panda 4” to the second slot with around $29 million. Why? Well, despite “Panda's” predicted steeper decline, it's anticipated to hold up fairly well, given minimal competition for family viewers.
“Arthur the King” to Make a Mark
In the meantime, Lionsgate's latest offering “Arthur the King” starring Mark Wahlberg, is attempting to capture the attention of the family audience. However, its theatrical opening appears to be slightly disjointed, which could negatively impact its debut. For instance, some major cities, like Montreal, do not seem to have scheduled the film's release. Despite these hurdles, Wahlberg's star quality and the co-starring adorable dog could help the movie garner at least $10 million, securing it third place in the lineup.
Remaining Positions: “Imaginary” and “Cabrini”
“Imaginary”, from Blumhouse, is poised for a rather steep decline, and it remains a question whether it would make more than $5 million over the weekend. Given its less than stellar reviews and the infamous front-loaded characteristic of such movies, it'll likely secure the fourth slot.
Last, but by no means least, we predict Angel Studios' “Cabrini” to occupy the fifth place. This movie, while catering to the usually laid-back faith-based market, had a better-than-expected opening last weekend and is forecasted to bring in about $4 million.
As the weekend unravels, these predictions hold interest. Particularly intriguing is the potential success of “Dune: Part Two”. Could it really surpass “Kung Fu Panda 4”? Only time will tell, but based on these predictions, it seems set for an epic box-office showdown.
