'Monkey Man' Edges Out 'The First Omen' in Box Office Previews

Dev Patel's 'Monkey Man' leads in preview earnings against 'The First Omen,' setting the stage for a competitive box office weekend.

Overview

'Monkey Man' garnered $1.4 million in preview earnings, surpassing 'The First Omen's' $725,000.
Both films are projected to earn between $12 million to $15 million in their opening weekend, with 'Monkey Man' slightly favored.
'Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire' remains the box office leader, expected to generate over $32 million in its second weekend.
Dev Patel's 'Monkey Man,' a revenge thriller set in India, has received critical acclaim with an 86% Rotten Tomatoes score.
'The First Omen,' a prequel to the 1976 horror classic, is also receiving positive reviews, with an 81% Rotten Tomatoes score.