The Exorcist: Believer looks to scare up big box office numbers when it debuts October 6th. It serves as a direct sequel to William Friedkin’s classic from 50 years ago (ignoring the four sequels/reboots) with Ellen Burstyn reprising her role from the original. Costars include Leslie Odom, Jr., Ann Dowd, Jennifer Nettles, Norbert Leo Butz, Lidya Jewett, and Olivia Marcum. David Gordon Green, who relaunched the Halloween franchise to impressive grosses, takes on this series and there’s a sequel already planned.
Believer was originally slated for an October Friday the 13th start before Taylor Swift took over that weekend with her Eras Tour experience. With a one-week head start, this should manage to capitalize on franchise familiarity. I believe enough horror fans will turn out to give this a debut on the higher end of its expected range. That might mean a gross in the low 30s vicinity.
The Exorcist: Believer opening weekend prediction: $31.9 million
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