‘The Equalizer 3’ earns $3.8 million in previews, eyes top spot at box office. See details
Denzel Washington reprises his role as Robert McCall in "The Equalizer 3," a rated-R action thriller, which pulled in $3.8 million during its previews.
Projections suggest the film may rake in $28 million to $30 million during its opening weekend, potentially reaching $33 million to $40 million with the extended Labor Day holiday. This expected performance could secure the top spot at the weekend box office, surpassing competitors like «Gran Turismo» from Sony and «Barbie» by Warner Bros., which vied for the lead last week.
Compared to its predecessors, "The Equalizer 3" is poised to have the smallest three-day opening, following the original «Equalizer» in 2014, which debuted with $34 million, and its 2018 sequel, which launched with $36 million. However, both earlier films achieved significant success, grossing over $100 million domestically and nearly $200 million globally.
Antoine Fuqua, the director behind the first two films and «Training Day,» returns to helm the third and final installment. In this chapter, McCall finds himself on the Italian coast, facing off against the mafia in a town under their control. To secure his escape, he must employ his formidable mercenary skills for one last mission.
The cast of «Equalizer 3» includes Dakota Fanning, Bill Pullman, Ashton Sanders, Orson Bean, Melissa Leo, Jonathan Scarfe, and more.
In other box office news, Sony's «Gran Turismo» is entering its second weekend and aims to add $7 million to $9 million to its earnings. Meanwhile, Warner Bros.' «Barbie,» with a staggering $1.34 billion in earnings, inches closer to surpassing «The Super Mario Bros. Movie» ($1.35 billion) as the highest-grossing worldwide release of the year.
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