The long-range box office forecast for April includes A24's "Civil War" with an opening weekend range of $12M-$18M and a domestic total range of $34M-$65M, while Lionsgate's "The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare" is projected to have an opening weekend range of $6M-$10M and a domestic total range of $12M-$34M. Both films face competition, but benefit from strong filmmakers and appealing casts.
The long-range box office forecast for "Dune: Part Two" predicts an opening weekend range of $50M-$75M and a domestic total range of $125M-$195M. The film's strong pre-sales, appeal to younger audiences, and pent-up demand for a big screen event are seen as pros, while the challenging source material and the dominance of premium format pre-sales are considered cons. The article also provides a calendar of upcoming movie releases and their projected box office ranges.
The Equalizer 3 is expected to have a strong debut over the Labor Day weekend, aiming for the second-highest opening in the history of the holiday. The film is projected to earn between $28 million and $34 million over the three-day weekend and between $35 million and $42 million over the four-day weekend. The franchise has been consistent in its box office performance, and with an older audience base, backloading throughout the weekend is expected. However, the ongoing strikes and the impact of Hurricane Idalia on theater closures in Florida may affect projections.
The long Fourth of July weekend is set to feature the debut of "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny," with a projected opening weekend range of $60M-$77M for the 3-day period and $80M-$103M for the 5-day period. The film's nostalgia factor and the addition of co-star/co-writer Phoebe Waller-Bridge are expected to boost its appeal. However, pre-sales have been mixed, and competition from other films like "Avatar: The Way of Water" and "Jurassic World Dominion" could impact its performance. Additionally, "Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken" is expected to attract families with young daughters as a counter-programming option.
