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Pearl & Dean forecasts a UK/Ireland opening of £14–£18m for Spider-Man: Brand New Day, with a total of £40–£55m, driven by strong trailer views and MCU momentum but limited by the absence of Tobey Maguire/Andrew Garfield and competition from The Odyssey and Toy Story 5; the film could still approach or exceed earlier Tom Holland Spider-Man openings if it catches fire and sustains through the summer.
Stephen Chow’s Kung Fu Soccer, a Shaolin Soccer spinoff directed by Chow (who does not appear on screen), rode FIFA World Cup fever to a strong second weekend in China, adding $73.7 million and boosting its nine‑day total to $214.3 million (RMB 1.46 billion). Analysts raised full‑run expectations to about $441 million RMB, with the film aiming to approach Chow’s personal box‑office peak; a North American release is expected later this year as it faces competition from other titles, signaling a buoyant start to China’s summer box office and Chow’s continuing comeback.
The July 3–5, 2026 domestic box office forecast has Universal/Illumination’s Minions & Monsters leading with an opening range of about $65–75 million (roughly 31% market share), followed by Toy Story 5 at roughly $33–38 million in its third weekend. Angel Studios’ Young Washington is targeting a $12–17 million four‑day debut, potentially edging out Supergirl, which is projected to $12–17 million in its second weekend after a weak launch. Cannibalization between the top titles is possible as families weigh their July 4 options, while DC’s Supergirl faces additional headwinds as audiences reassess their holiday choices.
Box office forecasters expect Toy Story 5 to open in the $75–$85 million range and top the weekend, with Supergirl aiming for a $40–$50 million debut and Jackass: Best and Last at about $12–$17 million. The weekend faces strong family competition from Minions & Monsters and Moana, and notes some franchise fatigue despite solid reception for Toy Story 5.
Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu are forecast to lead Memorial Day weekend with a 3‑day gross of about $85–95 million and a 4‑day total of roughly $100–115 million, capturing about 31% of the market. It’s the first theatrical Star Wars release since 2019, riding strong family appeal despite middling reviews and potential oversaturation. Lionsgate’s Michael is likely to place second at around $15–25M over the holiday, while The Devil Wears Prada 2 and Obsession battle for third in roughly the $7–12M range each. Other titles like I Love Boosters or Passenger could sneak into the Top 5. The Mandalorian release, with notable IMAX exposure, could surpass $100M over four days, serving as a key barometer after Solo’s softer opening in similar frames.
Mortal Kombat II is forecast to lead the Mother's Day box office, with estimates around the low-to-mid $30s million domestically and about $65–80 million worldwide, while The Devil Wears Prada 2 is tracking strongly after a $77.2 million domestic debut and aiming for roughly $450–500 million worldwide. The weekend race also features other titles like Michael and The Sheep Detectives, making for a crowded holiday frame.
The Devil Wears Prada 2 is forecast to open ~95–105 million domestically for the May 1–3 weekend, driven by returning talent and strong pre-sales, with upside if reception matches the first film; overseas numbers could be even larger, while Michael and The Super Mario Galaxy Movie are also vying for attention in the same window.
Box Office Theory projects The Devil Wears Prada 2 to open about $84.3 million domestically this weekend, joining Michael’s $42.1 million sophomore frame for a strong summer launch; Prada 2 benefits from a premium‑format footprint, Mother’s Day carryover, and a female‑driven appeal, with critics at ~75% Certified Fresh and strong word‑of‑mouth for Michael. Some cannibalization is possible, but the two films are expected to coexist in the early weeks as other titles like Hokum and Animal Farm round out the slate.
Forecasts peg Send Help for a weekend-opening range of about $12–$17 million to lead the top spot, with potential edge from Sam Raimi’s return to horror; Iron Lung could push into the high teens ($10–$15 million) thanks to Gen Z interest and Markiplier’s fan base; Shelter projects $5–$8 million as counter-programming, while Melania is tracking around $2–$5 million in limited release, potentially reshuffling the podium depending on bookings.
The long-range box office forecast for April includes A24's "Civil War" with an opening weekend range of $12M-$18M and a domestic total range of $34M-$65M, while Lionsgate's "The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare" is projected to have an opening weekend range of $6M-$10M and a domestic total range of $12M-$34M. Both films face competition, but benefit from strong filmmakers and appealing casts.
The long-range box office forecast for "Dune: Part Two" predicts an opening weekend range of $50M-$75M and a domestic total range of $125M-$195M. The film's strong pre-sales, appeal to younger audiences, and pent-up demand for a big screen event are seen as pros, while the challenging source material and the dominance of premium format pre-sales are considered cons. The article also provides a calendar of upcoming movie releases and their projected box office ranges.
The Equalizer 3 is expected to have a strong debut over the Labor Day weekend, aiming for the second-highest opening in the history of the holiday. The film is projected to earn between $28 million and $34 million over the three-day weekend and between $35 million and $42 million over the four-day weekend. The franchise has been consistent in its box office performance, and with an older audience base, backloading throughout the weekend is expected. However, the ongoing strikes and the impact of Hurricane Idalia on theater closures in Florida may affect projections.
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.