Box Office Showdown: 'Venom' Faces New Challenges

As 'Venom: The Last Dance' enters its third weekend, 'Heretic' and 'Christmas Pageant Ever' aim to capture audiences.

'Venom: The Last Dance' is expected to earn between $12 million and $16 million this weekend, maintaining its lead at the box office.
A24's 'Heretic', a psychological horror film starring Hugh Grant, is projected to earn $8 million to $12 million from 3,200 theaters.
'The Best Christmas Pageant Ever', a family film from Lionsgate, targets $6 million to $10 million, supported by positive reviews.
Both 'Heretic' and 'The Best Christmas Pageant Ever' could potentially outperform expectations due to strong word-of-mouth and a quiet market.
The domestic box office has seen a significant downturn, with revenues down over 11% from 2023, prompting hopes for a boost from upcoming releases.