Title: Disney Animation’s “Wish” Faces Stiff Competition from “The Hunger Games” and “Napoleon” at Thanksgiving Box Office
In a surprising turn of events, Disney Animation’s highly anticipated film “Wish” is now facing tough competition at the Thanksgiving box office from “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” and Ridley Scott’s historical epic “Napoleon.”
“The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” is projected to dominate the box office, with analysts estimating an impressive $40 million earning during the Wednesday to Sunday holiday corridor. Furthermore, it is expected to reach an impressive domestic gross of nearly $100 million after just 10 days since its release.
Meanwhile, “Napoleon,” starring the talented Joaquin Phoenix, is giving “Wish” a run for its money as it competes for the second spot at the box office. Projections suggest a strong debut for “Napoleon,” with an estimated five-day gross of $32 million to $33 million. This performance is particularly noteworthy since the film is an adult drama that exceeded expectations despite receiving a B- CinemaScore from moviegoers. Additionally, the fact that Apple Original Films fully financed “Napoleon” is being celebrated, highlighting a win for their theatrical ambitions.
Although “Wish” had initially been anticipated to top the Thanksgiving box office, it is now predicted to gross around $32-33 million over the five-day period. While its opening numbers may have been softer than expected, the film’s strong CinemaScore and positive audience responses suggest that its success may sustain into December and the year-end holidays.
Trailing behind the top three contenders, Universal and Illumination’s “Trolls Band Together” is projected to secure fourth place with an estimated five-day gross of $25.5 million. Meanwhile, TriStar and Spyglass Media’s slasher film “Thanksgiving” is expected to round out the top five with an estimated five-day cumulation of $11.4 million in its second weekend.
Down the rankings, Focus Features’ “The Holdovers” is predicted to come in seventh place at the awards box office, with an estimated holiday period earnings of around $4 million. Lastly, Searchlight’s “Next Goal Wins” and MGM/Amazon’s “Saltburn” are both expected to earn around $2.7 million during the five-day period.
As the Thanksgiving box office continues to unfold, movie enthusiasts eagerly await the final results, as unexpected successes and fierce competition keep audiences captivated during this holiday season.
