Category: Looking at the Weekend
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Looking at the Weekend: Sep. 29-Oct. 1, 2023
The Saw franchise petered out a long time ago and they keep trying to revive it. Against two other contenders, it will be interesting to see if the studio’s gamble paid off. Paw Patrol: The Might Movie has the most potential to come out on top because it has a built-in audience, but it could…
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Looking at the Weekend: Sep. 22-24, 2023
The fourth Expendables film will determine whether or not this franchise will continue to have legs. It doesn’t have the hype of something like the Fast & Furious films, but it should do well enough to top the box office. OTHER RELEASES We are only looking at films that have had trailers released on Rotten…
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Looking at the Weekend: Sep. 15-17, 2023
A solid debut for The Nun II is sure to be short-lived as horror films are often front-loaded. That leaves plenty of room for A Haunting in Venice to take the top spot at the box office. OTHER RELEASES We are only looking at films that have had trailers released on Rotten Tomatoes’ trailer YouTube…
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Looking at the Weekend: Sep. 8-10, 2023
The first post-Labor Day weekend will see if My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 can be a success like the original or a flop like the second film. It’s up against The Nun II, which will ensure it doesn’t become the biggest film of the weekend. Heck, it probably won’t even beat the second weekend…
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Looking at the Weekend: Sep. 1-3, 2023
September kicks off with a single wide release with Denzel Washington’s star power destined for the top spot at the box office. OTHER RELEASES We are only looking at films that have had trailers released on Rotten Tomatoes’ trailer YouTube Channels. Below are some other films that are releasing this weekend that we haven’t considered.…
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Looking at the Weekend: Aug. 25-27, 2023
With the tepid debut of Blue Beetle fresh on everyone’s mind, barely eking out a victory over Barbie in her fifth week, there’s plenty of room for either of two of this week’s wide releases to come out on top. There are three titles releasing wide, Gran Turismo, The Hill, and Retribution. You can count…
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Looking at the Weekend: Aug. 18-20, 2023
We may finally be getting the Barbie killer. After several lackluster box office debuts and Barbie‘s steady decline, Blue Beetle may have what it takes to top the film, but perhaps not by much. It’s a minor character in the DC universe and interest in DC films has been mediocre at best. Still, it’s the…
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Looking at the Weekend: Aug. 11-13, 2023
Only one new release and with the way Barbie continues to perform, it’s not likely The Last Voyage of the Demeter will be the Barbie-slayer, but I’m no longer confident that the Pink Champion will continue its streak much longer. OTHER RELEASES We are only looking at films that have had trailers released on Rotten…
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Looking at the Weekend: 4-6, 2023
Can Barbie three-peat? Well, it first has to get past this week’s two new releases, the sequel no one asked for (The Meg 2) and The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Maymen. The studio is flogging this TMNT film like it’s the new Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, but it’s tracking like it isn’t. The TMNT…
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Looking at the Weekend: Jul. 28-30, 2023
After the mega launch of Barbie and Oppenheimer last weekend, Disney hopes to have its own mega opening with the latest adaptation of one of its theme park rides. Haunted Mansion might struggle against Barbie, but should do well enough to top Talk to Me as the weekend’s top new release. OTHER RELEASES We are…
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Looking at the Weekend: Jul. 21-23, 2023
In the battle between Barbie and J. Robert Oppenheimer, I’m pretty sure Barbie has the higher name recognition. Will that mean the movie is a bigger hit? Early ticket sales suggest it will be. This is the first time Christopher Nolan has tried to see his film as an action film when the subject matter…
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Looking at the Weekend: Jul. 14-16, 2023
With several duds running, Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning – Part 1 will either buck the trend or face a similar defeat. It has strong reviews going in, so the likelihood of a summer hit is high. OTHER RELEASES We are only looking at films that have had trailers released on Rotten Tomatoes’ trailer YouTube…
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Looking at the Weekend: Jul. 7-9, 2023
While it would be lovely if Joy Ride could top Insidious: The Red Door at the box office, it doesn’t seem a likely process. The former is an unknown player to most audiences and unless word of mouth builds business into Saturday/Sunday, the existing fandom of Insidious will likely mean a higher final tally. OTHER…
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Looking at the Weekend: Jun. 30-Jul. 2, 2023
After a couple of weeks of duds, it’s finally time for the big boys to come out and play. Steven Spielberg returns to one of the most popular franchises in history. It should easily top the box office, but can it top $100 million? Possibly. OTHER RELEASES We are only looking at films that have…
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Looking at the Weekend: Jun. 23-25, 2023
With the dismal performances of The Flash and Elemental last weekend, it’s entirely possible that the fresh new No Hard Feelings could place at the top of the box office with a relatively small debut. It could also be a big hit, so it will be interesting to see how well it performs. OTHER RELEASES…
