Mixed Reception for "Shazam! Fury of the Gods" at Box Office Debut

"Shazam! Fury of the Gods" grossed $11.7 million on its opening day, including $3.4 million in Thursday previews, which is almost half of what the original earned in its first day of release. The superhero sequel is expected to struggle to reach a $30 million debut, despite carrying a production budget of $125 million. The film currently has a 26% approval rating from top critics on Rotten Tomatoes, and is projected to come in lower than its predecessor. "Scream VI" is expected to slide to second place, while "Creed III" is projected to earn $15.8 million in its third weekend of release.