Freakier Friday, Weapons to Top Box Office

Marvel Studios' 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' is projected to lose its box office lead this weekend after a 66-67% drop in its second weekend, with earnings expected to fall to $18-20 million in its third weekend. Disney's 'Freakier Friday,' a comedy sequel starring Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis, is forecasted to open with $27-30 million, capitalizing on nostalgia and limited female-focused competition. Warner Bros.' horror thriller 'Weapons,' featuring Julia Garner and Josh Brolin, is also expected to debut strongly with $25-30 million, potentially landing in second or first place. Both new releases are set to outperform 'The Fantastic Four,' likely pushing it to third place. Despite being Marvel's biggest 2025 release so far, 'The Fantastic Four' is experiencing a significant post-pandemic market decline for superhero films. The competition signals a resurgence for the comedy and horror genres, which have faced challenges at the box office in recent years.