Box Office: ‘Napoleon’ Makes $3 Million in Previews, ‘Wish’ Follows With $2.3 Million
variety.comJordan Moreau Disney is wishing upon a box office star this Thanksgiving, as its latest animated movie “Wish” takes on Apple’s historical drama “Napoleon.” “Wish” is expected to come out on top this weekend, but “Napoleon” won the first box office battle in previews. “Napoleon” made $3 million in previews, which began on Tuesday due to the Thanksgiving holiday, and “Wish” made $2.3 million.
The family friendly animated movie about Disney’s iconic wishing star is expected to make $35 million over the typical weekend.
With the extra-long Thanksgiving holiday, it could add up to $45 million to $50 million over the five days. “Napoleon,” directed by Ridley Scott and starring Joaquin Phoenix as the brutal French ruler, is projected to make $16 million over the weekend and around $22 million in the extended holiday frame.
Disney usually dominates during Thanksgiving time, when families arrive in droves to theaters, but “Wish” marks the second smaller opening for the company.
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