Superhero genre pic The New Mutants earned a promising $750,000 in Thursday night previews as moviegoing resumes in North America.
From 20th Century and Disney, the long-delayed movie is one of the first titles to launch nationwide after a five-month theater shutdown across the U.S.
Because of significant challenges facing the marketplace due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic — Hurricane Laura is also a concern — Disney isn't giving an official opening weekend forecast.
Analysts believe New Mutants could take in anywhere from $7 million to $10 million. Where allowed, cinemas across the U.S began opening in earnest last weekend; as of Friday, roughly 2,800 out of 5,5oo in-door locations were once again welcoming customers.
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