This Thanksgiving weekend at the box office is looking a lot like last year, with big films like Moana 2 and Wicked leading the way. Zootopia 2 isn’t expected to match Moana 2‘s highs from last year, but it’s still on track for an impressive $140 million over five days, according to Deadline. In its three-day debut, it’s projected to earn around $88 to $90 million—better than the original movie, which opened at $75 million.
However, the overall box office performance this year isn’t as strong. Even Wicked: For Good is falling short, aiming for about $91 million compared to its predecessor’s $118 million.
Exhibitors, who have felt the sting of fewer hits since September’s disappointments like The Conjuring: Last Rites and Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle, have some reason to celebrate. Many new releases aren’t getting the usual Thanksgiving boost. For instance, Now You See Me: Now You Don’t might earn only $8.5 million this weekend, while Predator: Badlands is expected to bring in about $5.4 million.
A shining star in this lineup is A24’s rom-com Eternity, which is outperforming expectations, possibly finishing in fifth place with $5.4 million from around 1,300 screens. Those who catch it will likely find a hidden gem.
Another noteworthy entry is Focus Features’ Hamnet, which is doing well in limited release, with an estimated $1.4 million over the five days, showing a solid per-screen average of over $11,000.
Here’s a quick look at the Thanksgiving box office predictions:
- Zootopia 2: $140 million
- Wicked: For Good: $90 million
- Now You See Me: Now You Don’t: $8.5 million
- Predator: Badlands: $5.5 million
- Eternity: $5.4 million
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