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Jason Statham's 'A Working Man' Set to Top Domestic Box Office Over Disney's 'Snow White'

The action thriller outpaces Disney's costly remake, which continues to struggle with a steep second-weekend decline.

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Rachel Zegler in behind the scenes footage of Snow White by Disney.

Overview

  • 'A Working Man' is projected to earn $15.6 million in its opening weekend, surpassing 'Snow White,' which is expected to gross $14 million in its second weekend.
  • Disney's 'Snow White,' with a $250 million production budget, faces a 65% drop from its underwhelming debut, raising concerns about the viability of live-action remakes.
  • 'The Chosen: Last Supper,' a faith-based theatrical release, is on track for a $12 million weekend, marking a strong showing for its niche audience.
  • Other new releases, including Universal's 'The Woman in the Yard' and A24's 'Death of a Unicorn,' are posting modest openings, with projected weekend grosses of $8 million and $5 million, respectively.
  • The IMAX re-release of Studio Ghibli's 'Princess Mononoke' is expected to earn $3 million, reflecting enduring interest in the 1997 animated classic.