Mel Gibson's debut film "Flight Risk" Clinches Top Spot at Weekend Cinema Charts
Mel Gibson's action thriller, "Flight Risk," starring Mark Wahlberg, is poised to dominate the weekend box office with an estimated debut of $11 million to $12 million. This is Gibson's first directorial venture since 2016's critically acclaimed "Hacksaw Ridge." Joining Wahlberg in "Flight Risk" are Michelle Dockery and Topher Grace.
Anticipating a successful debut, Lionsgate is preparing for "Flight Risk" to pull in the top spot on the domestic box office chart. With a budget of around the mid-$20 million range, this airplane thriller is set to play in 3,161 North American venues.
The competition for the No. 2 spot is tight, as Disney's "Mufasa: The Lion King" is projected to earn $8.7 million through the weekend. Playing in 3,420 North American theaters, the film has already amassed a domestic total of $221 million.
Closely following behind is Keke Palmer and SZA's comedy "One of Them Days," which is expected to earn $8 million, boosting its domestic gross to $25 million through Sunday. Playing in 2,675 North American venues, "One of Them Days" is aiming high to make a mark in the box office.
Joining the battle for the No. 5 spot are Paramount's live-action and animated hybrid hit "Sonic the Hedgehog 3" and Neon's psychological thriller "Presence." With an estimated $5.5 million and $4.3 million, respectively, these films are vying for a spot in the top tier.
"Sonic the Hedgehog 3" has been performing well, despite debuting on digital streaming this week. With a current domestic take of $226 million, the animated film is preparing for another successful weekend at 3,097 theaters.
Meanwhile, "Presence," directed by Steven Soderbergh, and the Leigh Whannell-directed "Wolf Man" are fighting for the No. 6 spot. Both are projected to earn around $3.4 million this weekend, with "Wolf Man" potentially upping its domestic tally to $17.8 million.
In the tight race for No. 6, "Presence" is set to play in 1,750 North American theaters, while "Wolf Man" will be shown in 3,354 venues. This box office report will be updated through the weekend, providing the most recent domestic and international figures available. Stay tuned for the final numbers on Monday.
- Mel Gibson's directorial return in the airplane thriller "Flight Risk," starring Mark Wahlberg, is reminiscent of his successful collaborations in movies like 'Wolf Man' and 'Flight Risk.'
- Fans of Mark Wahlberg's movies might also enjoy his performance in "Flight Risk," which is set to compete with melodramatic movies like 'Mufasa: The Lion King' and comedy films such as 'One of Them Days.'
- If you're wondering if 'Flight Risk' is available for streaming, join the many watching 'Mel Gibson movies' and other films on Netflix, as it appears it's not streaming on the platform yet.
- As Sonic the Hedgehog continues to dominate digital streaming with 'Sonic the Hedgehog 3,' other high-profile movies like the psychological thriller 'Presence' directed by Steven Soderbergh are vying for a spot in the box office.
- With the impressive box office performance of movies like 'Sonic the Hedgehog' and 'Sonic the Hedgehog 3,' one can only speculate if the new release 'Sonic the Hedgehog 3' will match or surpass the record-breaking success of the animated 'Sonic the hedgehog' franchise.
