The
The sequel is a follow up to the original “Candyman” in 1992. The new film expects to gross
“It was a quiet weekend, but it was another check mark in the success column for horror,”
“Candyman” claimed No. 1 over second place “Free Guy,” which scored first place at the box office the previous two weekends. The action comedy starring
After “Free Guy,” the numbers begin to substantially drop.
Dergarabedian said consumers are being very selective in what they do outside of their homes, particularly when it comes to heading into theaters.
“When you have brand new movies, if they are of a genre that people love like horror or have star like
In third place, “PAW Patrol” reeled in
“Jungle Cruise” placed fourth with
“Don’t Breathe 2” earned
Meanwhile, “The Protege” with
“Black Widow” barely held onto the 10th spot with
Dergarabedian believes the box office could experience some growing pains in the coming weeks.
“You’re going to have a very top-heavy box office and particularly for films that are available on streaming,” he said. “If they’re not totally buzzworthy, then people will just stay at home and check them out there.
"If those movies at the top are generating great word of mouth and goodwill with audiences toward going to the movie theater, that’s good for the business long term,” Dergarabedian said.
Estimated ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at
1. “Candyman,”
2. “Free Guy,”
3. “PAW Patrol,”
4. “Jungle Cruise,”
5. “Don't Breathe 2,”
6. “Respect,”
7. “The Suicide Squad,”
8. “The Protege,”
9. “The Night House,”
10. “Black Widow,”
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