Weekend Forecast: How High Will ‘Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again!’ & ‘Equalizer 2’ Debut?

Weekend Forecast: How High Will ‘Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again!’ & ‘Equalizer 2’ Debut?

July 18, 2018 11 Comments

A trio of sequels will open this weekend as theaters are looking to get a jolt of adult-driven business from two of them. Here’s how the frame is shaping up: The Equalizer 2 Opening Weekend Range: $24 – 33 million Goodwill from the first film and Denzel Washington’s considerable appeal

Long Range Tracking: ‘The Nun’ Looks to Continue ‘Conjuring’ Franchise Success with Possible $35M+ Debut

Long Range Tracking: ‘The Nun’ Looks to Continue ‘Conjuring’ Franchise Success with Possible $35M+ Debut

July 13, 2018 13 Comments

This week’s report takes a look at the first full weekend of September 2018 as our look deeper into 3Q continues. The Nun Opening Weekend Range: $35 – 50 million The Conjuring universe has proven incredibly successful over the last five years as the main films and two Annabelle spin-offs have an average domestic

Weekend Forecast: ‘Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation’ & ‘Skyscraper’ Take Aim at Top 2 Spots

Weekend Forecast: ‘Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation’ & ‘Skyscraper’ Take Aim at Top 2 Spots

July 12, 2018 5 Comments

Three films could potentially top $30 million this weekend, with two of them marking their debuts. Our analysis: Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation Opening Weekend Range: $40 – 55 million Signs are largely encouraging for the animated sequel behind healthy pre-sales reports and tracking metrics lining up with the likes

Long Range Tracking: ‘Mission: Impossible – Fallout’ Still On Course for $60M+ Debut; ‘Skyscraper,’ ‘Equalizer 2,’ & More Updates

Long Range Tracking: ‘Mission: Impossible – Fallout’ Still On Course for $60M+ Debut; ‘Skyscraper,’ ‘Equalizer 2,’ & More Updates

July 6, 2018 No Comments

Saturday, July 7 Update: Universal has revised Skyscraper‘s estimated location count for next week from 3,800 to 3,700. === With no new additions to this week’s public report, we’re highlighting a few upcoming titles for the back half of July. Mission: Impossible – Fallout Opening Weekend Range: $60 – 75 million Not

Weekend Forecast: ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp’ & ‘The First Purge’

Weekend Forecast: ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp’ & ‘The First Purge’

July 4, 2018 9 Comments

The 20th chapter of the Marvel Cinematic Universe is set to kick off July as part of the tail end of Independence Day weekend. How will it fare in a competitive midsummer market? Our final analysis: Ant-Man and the Wasp Opening Weekend Range: $75 – 95 million Mostly positive reviews

Long Range Tracking: ‘The Happytime Murders’ & ‘Slender Man’; ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp,’ ‘Equalizer 2,’ & ‘Skyscraper’ Updates

Long Range Tracking: ‘The Happytime Murders’ & ‘Slender Man’; ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp,’ ‘Equalizer 2,’ & ‘Skyscraper’ Updates

June 29, 2018 8 Comments

This week’s report takes a first look at several releases scheduled for August 24, along with updates on key July titles. Ant-Man and the Wasp Opening Weekend Range: $70 – 90 million (up from $65-85M) Social media and general tracking footprints continue to pace slightly behind Doctor Strange and Thor: The Dark

Weekend Forecast: ‘Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom’ & ‘Incredibles 2’ to Repeat as ‘Sicario: Day of the Soldado’ & ‘Uncle Drew’ Open

Weekend Forecast: ‘Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom’ & ‘Incredibles 2’ to Repeat as ‘Sicario: Day of the Soldado’ & ‘Uncle Drew’ Open

June 27, 2018 2 Comments

The top two films at the box office this weekend will remain unchanged from last as June comes to a close and the summer movie calendar approaches its midway point. Two new releases could vie for solid debuts as counter-programming options, though. Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom Second Weekend Range: $59

Long Range Tracking: ‘Alpha,’ ‘Crazy Rich Asians,’ & ‘Mile 22’

Long Range Tracking: ‘Alpha,’ ‘Crazy Rich Asians,’ & ‘Mile 22’

June 22, 2018 7 Comments

Boxoffice’s report this week focuses on early tracking for a trio of mid-August releases. Alpha Opening Weekend Range: $7 – 12 million Multiple release date changes and a notable shift in the film’s tone with its most recent trailer are contributing to modest activity here. Crazy Rich Asians Opening Weekend

Weekend Forecast: ‘Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom’ & ‘Incredibles 2’ Primed for Box Office Brawl

Weekend Forecast: ‘Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom’ & ‘Incredibles 2’ Primed for Box Office Brawl

June 20, 2018 13 Comments

This weekend is likely to see a second consecutive $100 million+ opener, and the fourth of this year’s summer season thus far. Our analysis: Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom Opening Weekend Range: $115 – 140 million Three years after Jurassic World shattered box office expectations with a then-record $208.8 million opening weekend, stars

Long Range Forecast: ‘Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom’ & ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp’ Updates, Early Look at ‘The Meg’

Long Range Forecast: ‘Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom’ & ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp’ Updates, Early Look at ‘The Meg’

June 15, 2018 7 Comments

This week’s report focuses on two upcoming tentpoles, plus an early analysis for an August 10 release. Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom Opening Weekend Range: $125 – 145 million Middling reviews from early screenings are a notable factor ahead of next week’s release, although the sequel’s social media footprint remains healthy