It's going to be a very busy weekend at the North American box office, with several huge movies set to hit theaters. However, despite very stiff competition from Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse, Bumblebee, and Mary Poppins Returns, Jason Momoa's Protector of the Oceans is expected to swim straight to the top.
James Wan's Aquaman is forecast to take in between $68 million and $72 million when it officially opens on Thursday, and according to Fandango, the DC hero's first solo adventure is outpacing another Warner Bros. hit, Patty Jenkins' Wonder Woman.
“Moviegoers have an embarrassment of riches at theaters over the holidays, featuring one of the most diverse and entertaining lineups we’ve seen in years,” said Fandango managing editor Erik Davis. “From visually stunning superhero movies like ‘Aquaman’ and ‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’ to imaginative family films like ‘Mary Poppins Returns’ and ‘Bumblebee,’ there’s absolutely something for everyone to enjoy at the multiplex.”
All of the above are forecast to perform very well, but it looks like The King of Atlantis will indeed reign supreme!