Los Angeles, CA – “Kung Fu Panda 4” has made quite the impact during its Thursday night previews, surpassing the previous record for a DreamWorks Animation title since Universal took over the studio. The film, which grossed $3.8 million in previews, is poised to take the top spot at the box office this weekend with expectations of earning over $50 million.
Audiences seem to be thrilled with “Kung Fu Panda 4,” as indicated by Rotten Tomatoes’ audience score of 82%, higher than the critical score of 72%. The film’s success has even overshadowed other family-friendly previews like Disney/Pixar’s “Elemental” and “Wonka.”
On a different note, Lionsgate/Blumhouse’s horror thriller “Imaginary” drew $725,000 in its evening shows, setting the stage for an opening weekend projected to be between $10-14 million. Critics may not be as fond of this film, with a Rotten Tomatoes score of 29%.
While the official preview figure for Angel Studios’ “Cabrini” is still pending, estimates suggest the film could land somewhere between $5-10 million in its opening weekend. Meanwhile, Legendary/Warner Bros.’ “Dune: Part Two” continued its successful run with $6.4 million on Thursday night, demonstrating a steady performance at the box office with a total of $111 million in its first week.
Overall, the box office landscape is looking promising with a mix of animated family fun, thrilling horror, and epic sci-fi adventures captivating audiences across theaters. “Kung Fu Panda 4” emerges as a frontrunner, poised to dominate the weekend box office with its exciting martial arts antics and beloved characters.