Weekend Box Office Showdown: Snow White vs. Working Man

The weekend box office is shaping up to be a tight race between Disney's "Snow White" and Amazon MGM Studios/Black Bear's "A Working Man". "Snow White" is currently leading with a strong start, pulling in 4 million dollars on Friday and aiming for over 15 million dollars for the weekend. However, "A Working Man" is hot on its heels, with a Friday haul of nearly 5 million dollars and a projected weekend take of 13. 5 million dollars. This could be a close call, as some predictions even have the two films neck and neck. "Snow White" is showing in 4, 200 locations, while "A Working Man" is in 3, 262 theaters, including premium formats like Dolby and 4DX. The battle for the top spot is on, and it's anyone's guess who will come out on top. In third place, "The Chosen: Last Supper" is expected to bring in 12 million dollars over the weekend, showing in 2, 234 locations. This film has been gaining traction and could surprise with a higher-than-expected turnout. The fourth spot is a close call between "The Woman in the Yard" and "Death of a Unicorn". "The Woman in the Yard" is currently leading with a projected 8. 4 million dollars, showing in 2, 842 theaters. "Death of a Unicorn", however, is not far behind with a potential 5 million dollars, showing in 3, 050 theaters. Both films are performing well, but "The Woman in the Yard" has a slight edge. Studio Ghibli's "Princess Mononoke" is getting a rerelease and is expected to bring in 3 million dollars over the weekend, showing in 330 locations. This classic anime film has a dedicated fanbase and could see a boost from nostalgia and word-of-mouth. Overall, the box office is seeing a slow weekend, which is disappointing given that CinemaCon is happening in Las Vegas. This event is a major gathering for the film industry, and studios are showcasing their upcoming releases. However, the box office numbers tell a different story, with many films struggling to find an audience. "Princess Mononoke" follows Ashitaka, a young warrior who is cursed and seeks a cure. He gets caught in the middle of a conflict between the people of Iron Town and Princess Mononoke, a girl raised by wolves who will do anything to protect her home. The film was originally released in 1999 by Miramax and grossed 2. 37 million dollars stateside, with a global gross of 159 million dollars. This rerelease is a chance for new audiences to discover the film and for longtime fans to revisit a classic.