'Monkey Man' Defies Box Office Odds and Unleashes a Political Allegory

Universal's Monkey Man and 20th Century Studios' First Omen are both projected to exceed $12M, with Monkey Man leading in Thursday night previews at $1.4M compared to First Omen's $725K. Meanwhile, Legendary and Warner Bros' Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire has crossed $100M and is expected to dominate its second weekend with $32M+. Monkey Man has received positive reviews at 85% certified fresh, while First Omen follows closely at 81% fresh. The box office battle continues for the 18-34 demographic, with Monkey Man and First Omen both targeting R-rated audiences.