Here is the projected Top 10:
#1: Aquaman ($17.5 million, -43%)
The clear big movie choice for audiences, though it will start to slide a little heavier than usual as holiday break has come to a close for just about everyone. That being said, the domestic gross will creep closer to $300 million.
The clear big movie choice for audiences, though it will start to slide a little heavier than usual as holiday break has come to a close for just about everyone. That being said, the domestic gross will creep closer to $300 million.
#2: A Dog's Way Home ($13 million)
Sony's PG-rated dog film could be the movie with the biggest breakout potential this weekend. Dog movies still pull in crowds (A Dog's Purpose pulled in $18 million in its debut a couple years ago), and buzz has been solid up to this point. Still-strong competition for families might keep it from taking the #1 spot. However, audiences seem like they are interested in a low-key film like this right now.
Sony's PG-rated dog film could be the movie with the biggest breakout potential this weekend. Dog movies still pull in crowds (A Dog's Purpose pulled in $18 million in its debut a couple years ago), and buzz has been solid up to this point. Still-strong competition for families might keep it from taking the #1 spot. However, audiences seem like they are interested in a low-key film like this right now.
#3: The Upside ($11 million)
Kevin Hart and Bryan Cranston lead this real-life dramedy that hopes to pull in older adults. And while Hart is usually a strong draw in theaters, this particular film hasn't pulled in the buzz it needs to really stand out. It's been delayed a couple times too, which means distributor STX might not have the best confidence in it. Low-teens to around $10 million seems likely here.
Kevin Hart and Bryan Cranston lead this real-life dramedy that hopes to pull in older adults. And while Hart is usually a strong draw in theaters, this particular film hasn't pulled in the buzz it needs to really stand out. It's been delayed a couple times too, which means distributor STX might not have the best confidence in it. Low-teens to around $10 million seems likely here.
#4: Mary Poppins Returns ($10 million, -37%)
With no love from the Globes this past week, the Mary Poppins sequel will likely not hold together as well like previous Christmas crowd-pleasers have. But it should still continue to draw families over cold winter weekends.
With no love from the Globes this past week, the Mary Poppins sequel will likely not hold together as well like previous Christmas crowd-pleasers have. But it should still continue to draw families over cold winter weekends.
#5: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse ($9 million, -31%)
A Dog's Way Home will chip away at a little bit of the family crowd, but a lack of any new animated options until February will keep Spider-Man holding strong through this month.
A Dog's Way Home will chip away at a little bit of the family crowd, but a lack of any new animated options until February will keep Spider-Man holding strong through this month.
#6: Bumblebee ($8 million, -38%)
Continuing to hum along at a decent pace, Bumblebee's word-of-mouth should keep it afloat this weekend.
Continuing to hum along at a decent pace, Bumblebee's word-of-mouth should keep it afloat this weekend.
#7: The Mule ($6.5 million, -28%)
The Upside will provide a little bit of competition for its' crowd, but Clint Eastwood's latest should continue to draw in older crowds.
The Upside will provide a little bit of competition for its' crowd, but Clint Eastwood's latest should continue to draw in older crowds.
#8: On the Basis of Sex ($6 million)
Expanding to wide release, this adaptation of the life of Supreme Court justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg has had solid results in limited release. However, it hasn't received the awards season buzz or attention that it probably was hoping for. That will likely keep it from having any real breakout potential. Expect more modest numbers here.
Expanding to wide release, this adaptation of the life of Supreme Court justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg has had solid results in limited release. However, it hasn't received the awards season buzz or attention that it probably was hoping for. That will likely keep it from having any real breakout potential. Expect more modest numbers here.
#9: Replicas ($4.5 million)
Keanu Reeves stars in this sci-fi thriller that has had very little buzz and anticipation. Distributor Entertainment Studios has not given it a big promotional push either, despite launching it in 2,500 locations. In that case, this number may be a little too generous of a prediction. But, we'll see.
Keanu Reeves stars in this sci-fi thriller that has had very little buzz and anticipation. Distributor Entertainment Studios has not given it a big promotional push either, despite launching it in 2,500 locations. In that case, this number may be a little too generous of a prediction. But, we'll see.
#10: Vice ($4 million, -31%)
With the Golden Globes behind it, and some positive attention still generating for the Dick Cheney biopic, the indie release should continue its' decent run.
With the Golden Globes behind it, and some positive attention still generating for the Dick Cheney biopic, the indie release should continue its' decent run.
