Mel Gibson's 'Flight Risk' Set to Lead a Quiet Weekend Box Office

The action thriller, starring Mark Wahlberg, is projected to open with $11-12 million, despite lukewarm reviews and audience reception.

'Flight Risk,' Mel Gibson's first directorial effort since 2016's 'Hacksaw Ridge,' is projected to debut at No. 1 with $11-12 million in earnings from 3,161 theaters.
The Lionsgate thriller, which stars Mark Wahlberg, Michelle Dockery, and Topher Grace, was produced on a mid-$20 million budget, with a similar amount spent on marketing.
Critical reception has been largely negative, with a CinemaScore of C and a 64% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, reflecting mixed audience reactions.
The overall box office is experiencing a slowdown, with this weekend's total projected at $64 million, slightly higher than the same weekend last year but still sluggish.
Other notable performers include Disney's 'Mufasa: The Lion King,' which is expected to reach $220 million domestically, and 'Sonic the Hedgehog 3,' crossing $225 million in domestic earnings.