"Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny: A Frustrating but Solid Sendoff"

The long Fourth of July weekend is set to feature the debut of "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny," with a projected opening weekend range of $60M-$77M for the 3-day period and $80M-$103M for the 5-day period. The film's nostalgia factor and the addition of co-star/co-writer Phoebe Waller-Bridge are expected to boost its appeal. However, pre-sales have been mixed, and competition from other films like "Avatar: The Way of Water" and "Jurassic World Dominion" could impact its performance. Additionally, "Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken" is expected to attract families with young daughters as a counter-programming option.