Zendaya is set to dominate the weekend box office with her new film “Challengers,” which is projected to earn $12 million to $15 million from 3,400 theaters in the United States. The highly anticipated tennis drama was delayed from its original release due to an actors’ strike, but the star power of Zendaya has created a buzz among audiences.
With a hefty budget of $55 million, Amazon MGM is banking on the success of “Challengers” as it gears up for a nationwide release. Director Luca Guadagnino’s previous films may not have been mainstream hits, but early reviews for “Challengers” have been positive, adding to the excitement surrounding the film.
In addition to “Challengers,” this weekend will see the release of other new films including Lionsgate’s “Unsung Hero,” a religious drama aiming for $5 million to $7 million, and Roadside’s “Boy Kills World,” a revenge thriller targeting $2 million to $3 million in earnings.
Not only will “Challengers” make waves domestically, but it will also launch internationally with Warner Bros. handling distribution in overseas markets. As audiences eagerly await the release of these new films, the box office is sure to be a competitive and exciting battleground for these diverse stories and genres.
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