Hugh Grant's 'Heretic' Set to Challenge 'Venom 3' with Stellar Reviews

The box office is experiencing a slowdown as A24's horror thriller "Heretic" and Lionsgate's family film "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" open with modest expectations, aiming for $8-10 million and $6-8 million respectively. Meanwhile, "Venom: The Last Dance" is expected to lead the charts again with $13-15 million in its third weekend, despite a 40-50% drop in sales. Overall, domestic box office revenues are down significantly, with major studios holding off on releases due to the election period. Upcoming releases like Amazon's "Red One" and Paramount's "Gladiator II" are anticipated to boost moviegoing later in November.