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The weekend box office forecast for December 26-28, 2025, predicts Avatar: Fire and Ash will lead with $40-50M, followed by the new release Anaconda with $20-30M, and David with $15-20M, with potential for Marty Supreme to impact the rankings depending on its performance.
'Honey Don't!' directed by Ethan Coen and starring Margaret Qualley earned $525K in previews and is expected to open between $3M-$4M. Meanwhile, 'Weapons' surpassed $100M domestically, and 'Kpop Demon Hunters' is projected to outgross other new releases with around $15M in its opening weekend. The box office remains competitive with several films maintaining strong performances.
The upcoming weekend's box office is led by Marvel's 'The Fantastic Four' with an estimated $115-135M debut, promising a strong return for the MCU, followed by 'Superman' with $26-32M, and 'Jurassic World Rebirth' with $10-14M. The article highlights the anticipation and challenges faced by these franchises, emphasizing the positive early reviews for 'The Fantastic Four' and the competitive landscape among blockbuster films.
Superman's upcoming DCU movie has set three box office preview records with $22.5 million in Thursday previews, boosting early weekend estimates to $140-150 million and potentially reaching a global opening of $250 million, marking a strong start for the film.
Superman, the first film in James Gunn and Peter Safran's revamped DC Universe, is expected to open with at least $200 million globally, driven by positive reviews (85% on Rotten Tomatoes) and strong presales. The film marks a new era for DC, following a darker tone era, and is launching across 78 territories with high anticipation, especially in the UK, Brazil, Mexico, Australia, France, and Germany.
'F1' is expected to have a blockbuster opening over $115 million globally, driven by strong pre-sales and international markets, marking a significant success for Apple Original Films and Warner Bros. Meanwhile, 'M3GAN 2.0' aims for a modest debut of over $20 million in North America, with lower pre-sales compared to the original.
The action film 'Ballerina' starring Ana de Armas is projected to earn over $30 million in the U.S. and around $60 million globally, competing with Disney's 'Lilo & Stitch,' which continues to perform strongly. 'Ballerina' is part of the expanding John Wick universe, aiming to build on the franchise's success, with early presales and reviews indicating a positive reception. The box office landscape also includes other releases like 'Mission: Impossible' and 'Karate Kid,' alongside expansions for Wes Anderson's 'The Phoenician Scheme' and other indie films.
"Argylle," a star-studded action comedy directed by Matthew Vaughn, opened with $1.7 million in Thursday previews at the box office and is expected to make between $15 million and $20 million in its opening weekend. Despite the low preview grosses and poor reviews, the film, backed by Apple Studios, is anticipated to generate buzz for Apple TV+ streaming service. Starring Henry Cavill, Bryce Dallas Howard, and an ensemble cast, "Argylle" faces competition from upcoming releases "Madame Web" and "Bob Marley: One Love."
"Expendables 4," the latest installment in the action-packed franchise, made $750,000 in Thursday previews at the box office. The Lionsgate film is projected to open with around $15 million, the lowest launch in the series. Directed by Scott Waugh and starring Sylvester Stallone and Jason Statham, the movie follows a group of mercenaries on a mission involving Russian operatives and nuclear warheads. Despite high production costs, reviews for "Expendables 4" have been largely negative, criticizing the lack of plot twists and a departure from the franchise's nostalgic appeal.