"Timothée Chalamet's 'Wonka' Delivers Solid Previews, But Does It Justify Its Existence?"
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"Wonka," the new family film starring Timothée Chalamet as Willy Wonka, debuted to $3.5 million in Thursday previews. Warner Bros. is hoping for strong endurance and a successful opening weekend, projecting around $35 million. The film has received positive reviews from critics, with an 83% "fresh" rating on Rotten Tomatoes. However, theater owners anticipate a less successful holiday season compared to previous years due to the absence of blockbuster releases like "Spider-Man: No Way Home" and "Avatar: The Way of Water."
- Box Office: Timothée Chalamet’s ‘Wonka’ Earns Solid $3.5 Million in Thursday Previews Variety
- 'Wonka' has no reason to exist SFGATE
- Wonka movie review & film summary (2023) Roger Ebert
- Review: Timothée Chalamet waltzes through the whimsical 'Wonka' but Roald Dahl's daring is missing The Associated Press
- ‘Wonka’ Cooking Up $35 Million Opening Ahead Of Christmas – Box Office Deadline
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