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This week, two notable films are set to hit theaters: Neon’s horror film The Monkey and Lionsgate’s biographical drama The Unbreakable Boy. These releases will be competing against the top earners at the U.S. box office, including Captain America: Brave New World, Paddington in Peru, Heart Eyes, Dog Man, and Ne Zha 2.
Predictions indicate that Captain America: Brave New World is likely to retain its position at the top of the box office from February 21 to 23, with estimates ranging between $25 million and $50 million for the weekend. Meanwhile, The Monkey is positioned as a strong contender for the second spot. Audience members are invited to share their predictions and engage in discussions about box office outcomes.
New Releases
The Monkey
Director: Osgood Perkins
Distributor: Neon
This horror narrative revolves around twin brothers, Bill and Hal, who discover their father’s old monkey toy in the attic. Following this eerie find, they are embroiled in a series of horrifying events. The siblings, opting for a fresh start, decide to discard the toy, but years later, they find themselves growing apart. This film, inspired by a short story from Stephen King, stars Theo James, Tatiana Maslany, and Christian Convery. Its runtime is approximately one hour and 38 minutes, and it carries an R rating. Reviews on Metacritic reveal a “generally favorable” response, with an overall score of 64 percent.
The Unbreakable Boy
Director: Jon Gunn
Distributor: Lionsgate
This heartfelt family drama follows a young boy who copes with both a rare brittle bone disease and autism. His unique perspective on life, filled with joy and humor, significantly influences and connects those around him. The film features performances from Zachary Levi, Meghann Fahy, and Jacob Laval, with a runtime of one hour and 49 minutes. The rating for this film is PG, and Metacritic scores it with an average rating of 40 percent.
Box-Office Predictions
Anticipations suggest that Captain America: Brave New World will continue its box office dominance for a second consecutive week, potentially grossing over $30 million. This action-packed installment from Marvel Studios serves as a continuation of the storylines explored in the Disney+ series The Falcon and the Winter Soldier and the early Hulk film from 2008. Last weekend, it recorded an impressive $88.8 million, bringing its domestic total to approximately $109 million.
In terms of weekend debuts, The Monkey is projected to secure the second position with estimated earnings around $15 million. Coming in third place, Paddington in Peru is expected to bring in around $9 million. Heart Eyes and Dog Man are likely to round out the top five, both anticipated to earn between $6 million and $7 million.
Here are the latest predictions for the top five films at the box office:
1. Captain America: Brave New World
2. The Monkey
3. Paddington in Peru
4. Heart Eyes
5. Dog Man
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