"Monkey Man" Swings into Box Office Controversy

TL;DR
"Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire" continues to dominate the box office, while "Monkey Man" and "The First Omen" make their debut. Despite a significant drop in earnings, "The New Empire" has surpassed $100 million domestically and is meeting expectations overseas. "Monkey Man" opens to positive reviews and a decent start, while "The First Omen" underperforms despite positive critic reviews. "Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire" faces a drop in earnings, and "Kung Fu Panda 4" is projected to become the second-highest grossing title in the franchise.
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