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PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) \u2014 It\u2019s a busy weekend at the movies, and I\u2019m keeping an eye on three major releases, all going head-to-head. Magic, mayhem, and a deadly game show reboot are all fighting for your ticket.<\/p>\n
\u2018Now You See Me: Now You Don\u2019t\u2019 could take the lead<\/h3>\n
First up is now you see me: now you don\u2019t, the third film in the heist-magic franchise. Most of the original cast is back, and with a PG-13 rating, it\u2019s poised for a wide audience.
BoxOfficePro projects an opening between $18 million and $25 million, which could put it just ahead of the pack if fans show up strong.<\/p>\n
\u2018The Running Man\u2019 chases close behind<\/h3>\n
Right behind it is the running man, a modern reimagining of the 1987 cult classic from director Edgar Wright. Glen Powell leads this version, and BoxOfficePro expects it to land in the $15 million to $25 million range.
Early pre-sales are a little softer, and the buzz is more mixed, so it may open slightly behind now you see me.<\/p>\n
\u2018Predator: Badlands\u2019 still holding strong<\/h3>\n
Don\u2019t count out predator: badlands in its second weekend. Last week, it shattered expectations with a $40 million debut.
This weekend, BoxOfficePro is projecting $15 million to $22 million, meaning it\u2019s still very much in the fight despite the new competition.<\/p>\n
Jack\u2019s Review: Predator: Badlands<\/h3>\n
I saw predator: badlands this week, and I have to say, this one took me by surprise. Instead of the usual human-vs-Predator formula, the movie flips the script and follows a young Yautja named Dek. He\u2019s the runt of the Predator litter, trying to prove himself worthy to his father while honoring his brother\u2019s legacy.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s basically a Predator coming-of-age story, and it works. There\u2019s plenty of action, and it adds a fresh emotional angle to the franchise.<\/p>\n
There\u2019s also a really fun universe-building moment. Elle Fanning shows up as a Weyland-Yutani synthetic droid, officially tying the Predator and Alien universes together. For longtime fans, that reveal hits hard.<\/p>\n
The movie runs about an hour and forty-seven minutes, and the pacing felt just right. I never found myself looking away from the screen. It was a fun, engaging ride from start to finish.<\/p>\n
I\u2019m giving Predator: Badlands a solid 8 out of 10, and I definitely recommend checking it out in theaters.<\/p>\n
Next week<\/h3>\n
One of the most anticipated movies of 2025, \u2018Wicked for Good\u2019 hits theaters on Nov 21.<\/p>\n
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