Rebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterThis weekend at the box office, it’s the battle of the blockbusters.There’s no question that “Jurassic World Dominion” will stomp to the top of box office charts when the dinosaur tentpole opens in theaters on Friday.
But reigning champion “Top Gun: Maverick,” which shows no sign of slowing down, won’t be relinquishing its box office crown without a fight.
Now in its third weekend of release, Tom Cruise’s all-American action epic is expected to stay strong even with “Dominion” looking to pack a punch at multiplexes.“Jurassic World Dominion,” the sixth chapter in Universal’s prehistoric adventure franchise, is hoping to bring in at least $125 million from North American 4,600 theaters in its initial bow.
It’ll be a big box office weekend across the board. After “Top Gun: Maverick” raked in a better-than-expected $90 million in its second weekend, the movie could add another $45 million to $55 million between Friday and Sunday.
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