‘Challengers’ Dominates Box Office with $15 Million Opening, Driven by Zendaya’s Star Power
The erotic tennis drama ‘Challengers’ led by Zendaya tops the weekend box office, signaling a promising start despite a challenging market.
- ‘Challengers’ secures the top spot at the box office with a $15 million debut, outperforming other films in a sluggish market.
- Zendaya’s involvement significantly boosts ticket sales, with a notable percentage of viewers attending because of her.
- The film receives a mix of B+ CinemaScore and positive critical reviews, indicating strong audience and critic approval.
- Faith-based film ‘Unsung Hero’ follows in second place, demonstrating the continued appeal of genre films with a $7.8 million opening.
- Box office analysts highlight the importance of theatrical releases in driving subsequent streaming performance, especially for original dramas.
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