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receive to the Screen Rant Box Office Prediction . Every workweek we put together an cozy list of box seat role picks for the upcoming weekend to offer lecturer a rough estimation of how fresh releases ( and give back holdovers ) will perform in theaters .
For a recap of last week ’s corner office totals , read ourbox office wrap - upfrom last weekend , and scroll to the bottom of this billet to see how our pick matched up .
Full revealing : Box office predictions are not an exact science . We admit our selection may not always be right . For the sake of extend a jumping off item for word , here are our picks for the weekend of October 20 - 22 , 2017 .
This weekend , Boo 2 ! : A Madea Halloweenopens in 2,388 theater , Geostormplays in 3,246 location , Only the Bravedebuts in 2,577 dramatic art , Same Kind of Different As Meplays in 1,362 locations , andThe Snowmandebuts in 1,812 theatre .
#1 - Boo 2!: A Madea Halloween
Coming in first should be holiday sequelBoo 2 ! : A Madea Halloween , which is the followup to last yr ’s comedy striking . Tyler Perry ’s famous character has been a true commercial draw over the years , never breaking records , but still post sizable figure . The firstMadea Halloweenopened to the strain of $ 28.5 million in 2016 , en route to a $ 73.2 million domestic total . It became the secondly - gamey grossing installment of the series , meaning audience like go steady Perry ’s humourous scare up on the big silver screen .
It should be more of the same this time around . ThoughBoo 2is hardly a decisive darling , these films do n’t need far-flung eclat to draw in enceinte gang . TheMadeabrand has a build - in viewership that will always be there on opening weekend to see what Perry has up his sleeves . While there are some horror movies still play for those looking for something seasonally appropriate , Madeais pitch to be more funny and entertaining than legitimately frightening , so moviegoers looking for a light - hearted alternative will surely find this one appealing . Projections have it pegged for $ 19 million in its first three days , which would be below its predecessor , but still a respectable start .
#2 - Happy Death Day
Last hebdomad ’s title-holder , Happy Death Day(read our reappraisal ) , should fall to indorsement in its 2nd weekend . The latest make from Blumhouse won its chess opening flesh with an impressive $ 26 million , capitalizing on literary genre fans thirsty for scares and positive word - of - mouth . With Halloween right around the corner , there should still be considerable interest group in this one as TV audience are look to be frightened at the picture .
#3 - Geostorm
Opening in third should beGeostorm , a new military action / thriller vehicle starring Gerard Butler . The leading man is best be intimate for his bend in300($210.6 million ) , but he ’s barely been a box office lock in the decade since . Many of his live - action movies have mostly been non - starters commercially , with the exclusion ofOlympus Has Fallen($98.9 million ) . He ’s a recognisable name , but he only contact a specific demographic , making it hard forGeostormto shift out of its niche . In tune with that , the review article for this one have been porous , with critics shell everything from its visuals to characterization . It feels like a picture from a bygone earned run average - one that does n’t have an hearing any more . As a result , Geostormisn’t expected to do all that much in its first three days , with idea indicate $ 10.5 million is in the cards .
#4 - Blade Runner 2049
Our pick for quaternary isBlade Runner 2049(read our review article ) , which come in second last hebdomad with $ 15.4 million . Despite a slew of positive reviews , the sci - fi sequel was never able to achieve an expansive audience , suffering the same destiny as its predecessor . Still , with few genre pictures currently play in theaters , it will belike hang up around for at least another calendar week .
#5 - Only the Brave
round off out the top five should beOnly the Brave(read our followup ) , which is based on the reliable story of the Granite Mountain Hotshots . The picture show has earned much praise from critics thanks to its respectful portrayal of its subjects , and those in the mood for a straightforward , Greco-Roman Hollywood dramatic event that pack an emotional punch will be in good order there to see it . WhileOnly the Bravelacks the awards bombinate that projects of this nature sometimes need to give way out , it should prove to be a decent counter - programming choice and do solid business sector . forcing out say it ’ll gain $ 9 million in its opening move weekend .
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Next hebdomad : Suburbicon , Jigsaw , and more !
source : Box Office Mojo(Release Schedule),Box Office(Opening Weekend Projections )
