Highest-grossing Movies at the Box Office
Amazon MGM Studios’ Challengers Shines at the Box Office
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Amazon MGM Studios’ latest movie, Challengers, starring Zendaya and Josh O’Connor, has proven to be a massive success at the box office. The movie is estimated to earn $6.2 million on Friday, with a projected weekend total of $15 million across 3,477 theaters.
Record-Breaking Opening for Director Luca Guadagnino
Challengers is the widest release and biggest opening to date for Oscar-nominated Italian filmmaker Luca Guadagnino. The movie has received rave reviews from critics and has attracted a significant number of 18-34-year-old viewers.
Strong Social Media Presence and Fanbase
The movie has generated significant buzz on social media platforms like TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and X. With a social media universe of 278.5 million, Challengers has surpassed the social media reach of other romantic movies like Mean Girls and Anyone But You. Zendaya, one of the movie’s stars, has actively promoted Challengers on her Instagram, which has 184 million followers.
Other Movies at the Box Office
Unsung Hero Delivers Strong Performance
Lionsgate’s Unsung Hero, a faith-based movie directed by Joel Smallbone and Richard L. Ramsey, made a solid $1.67 million in previews. The movie, which expands to 2,832 theaters, follows the remarkable journey of David Smallbone and his family as they pursue a career in the music industry.
Boy Kills World Struggles at the Box Office
Roadside Attractions’ movie, Boy Kills World, had a more modest performance, earning approximately $500,000 in previews.
Other notable movies at the box office include A24’s Civil War, Universal’s Abigail, and Legendary/Warner Bros.’ Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire.
