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Moana 2′ and ‘Wicked’ Crush Competition at Weekend Box Office

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Key Takeaways:

– Disney’s ‘Moana 2’ and musical drama ‘Wicked’ are leading the box office.
– Both movies are expected to earn more than new releases.
– ‘Gladiator II’ and ‘Red One’ continue to perform well.
– Surprisingly, Indian sequel ‘Pushpa 2 – The Rule’ climbs the ranks.
– New releases ‘Y2K’ and ‘Werewolves’ are struggling to make a mark.
– The re-release of Christopher Nolan’s classic ‘Interstellar’ finds success.

In an unexpected twist of events, the film industry is going bonkers over two movies – ‘Moana 2’ and ‘Wicked’. These heavy hitters are making big waves at the box office over the weekend, leaving little room for new releases to make a splash.

‘Moana 2’, the sequel to Disney’s original oceanic adventure, looks set to rake in over $50 million. This takes into account a more than anticipated 64% drop from its original earnings. On the other hand, the engrossing musical drama ‘Wicked’ is expected to generate around $32 million. What’s noteworthy is that despite a significant drop in their revenues, these two films still top the charts!

Hot in Pursuit: Other Weekend Contenders

Barely trailing behind the top-grossers are ‘Gladiator II’ and ‘Red One’. Eyes are on ‘Gladiator II’, which is poised to bag an estimated $12 million. ‘Red One’, with expected earnings of around $7 million, is slowly chugging along towards the $100 million mark domestically.

However, the significant upset is the sudden surge of ‘Pushpa 2 – The Rule’. This Indian-made sequel appears to have captured the audience’s interest and is projected to secure a cool $5 million over the weekend.

New Releases Face the Heat

This weekend’s newcomers ‘Y2K’ and ‘Werewolves’ are grappling to find their footing. ‘Y2K’ which enjoys the backing of A24 and has been screened over 2000 times, is barely managing to top $2 million. Despite the comedic horror spin and the stardom of Rachel Zegler, it’s only secured a modest ninth-place debut. ‘Werewolves’, unfortunately, isn’t faring any better. Predicted to make just over $1.2 million, it misses out on a chance to break into the top 10.

Nolan’s ‘Interstellar’ Makes a Comeback

Meanwhile, the most unexpected success story of the weekend is the 10th anniversary re-release of ‘Interstellar’. Despite being screened exclusively on a limited 165 IMAX screens, it’s expected to bring in a substantial $4.1 million. Although it didn’t cross the $200 million mark domestically on its initial release, the film is aging well and now stands as a classic in Christopher Nolan’s repertoire.

It appears that a blend of animated adventure, musical drama, and classic sci-fi works the magic at the box office. So, what was your watch pick this weekend? Pop it in the comments below. The battle of blockbusters is always more fun when everyone gets in on the movie mania. Happy watching!

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Brent Antonio
Reginald has over 20 years of experience in business and technology. Reginald has an undergraduate degree in business and completed post graduate work in business. He has extensive experience in a variety of fields, including: finance, media relations, marketing, strategic planning, public policy, and administration. He has also worked in economic development and community relations. Because of Reginald’s experience, he is passionate about reporting business and technology news.

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