"The Hunger Games: 'The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes' Dominates Box Office and Sparks Sequel Speculation"

"The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes" is set to surpass expectations and earn $42 million over the Thanksgiving weekend, potentially taking the No. 1 spot at the box office. Meanwhile, Disney's "Wish," which was expected to top the charts, has seen its estimates drop to $33.5 million. Sony/Apple's biopic "Napoleon" is also in the running, projected to open with $33 million. The mixed reception for "Napoleon" and the strong performance of "The Hunger Games" may indicate a shift in audience preferences.