A decent Thursday night and solid Friday suggest that Zendaya’s star vehicle “Challengers” will own this weekend at the box office, pulling in $15 million on its opening bow.
Sophisticated and edgy, the latest from the director of “Call Me By Your Name” has Zendaya’s huge Twitter following to thank for that, according to Deadline.com.
Reviews have been (mostly) over the moon, so this parks everyone’s favorite co-star in box office leading lady territory.
The Numbers reports the new faith based drama “Unsung Hero” managed $7.74 million mark to finish second.
Another decent weekend pushes the last “Godzilla x Kong” mashup over $181 million overall, and keeps it in third place with a $7.2 million take .
“Civil War” slips into a serious fade and will finish fourth with $6 million.
Which is still better than the ultra violent action comedy “Boy Kills World,” which won’t manage $2 million and should finish outside of the top five.
“Abigail,” the gonzo vampire baby ballerina comedy, will finish five at nearly $5 million.