2023 closes out with no newcomers, but a host of Christmas holdovers as Wonka looks to bounce back into the top spot with Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom sliding to at least second.
I’m making these top five predictions for the traditional three-day weekend and not counting New Year’s Day (which typically sees brisk business at multiplexes). We are still awaiting final numbers for the long Christmas weekend. That includes from Warner Bros who have Wonka, Aquaman, and The Color Purple atop the charts.
The Boys in the Boat (which opened on Christmas to significantly better numbers than I figured) should round out the top five. While Aquaman should come in second, I suspect Migration could rise to the runner-up spot as families catch up on product over another holiday weekend.
Here’s my best guess on how it will look:
1. Wonka
Predicted Gross: $22.7 million
2. Migration
Predicted Gross: $17.9 million
3. Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom
Predicted Gross: $16.8 million
4. The Color Purple
Predicted Gross: $15.4 million
5. The Boys in the Boat
Predicted Gross: $7.9 million
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