'The Nun 2' likely to make $30 million box-office debut, 'Equalizer 3' eyes blockbuster Labor Day weekend

"The Nun 2" or "The Nun II" is aiming an impressive opening of over $30 million. Meanwhile, "Equalizer 3" remains on course for a robust four-day opening, with expectations exceeding $42 million, according to a report by Deadline.

Equalizer 3's box-office performance ranks as the second-best Labor Day weekend debut ever, trailing only behind Shang-Chi, which reached a remarkable $94.6 million. Unlike the melodrama from the previous weekend when Sony aggressively scheduled significant advance previews on Friday, leading to some tensions with Warner Bros., the current situation is far more stable. Although that previous strategy was not entirely unprecedented, don't be surprised if other studios adopt similar tactics in the future.

The Nun 2 Box-Office Prediction

Warner Bros. has traditionally occupied the post-Labor Day slot with substantial horror releases, with the last being 2019's It Chapter Two, which premiered to a formidable $91 million. In 2021, James Wan's Malignant took that spot but encountered box office challenges due to its simultaneous release in theaters and on HBO Max, generating a modest $5.4 million in its opening and concluding its run at $13.3 million. Previews for The Nun 2 are set to commence at 4 PM on Thursday.

In 2018, The Nun achieved a notable milestone with a $53.8 million opening, securing the fourth-highest domestic box office debut for September and becoming the top performer in New Line's The Conjuring universe.

FAQs

Q1. When is "The Nun 2" releasing?
A1. 'The Nun 2' will release on September 8 in the US.

Q2. When did 'Equalizer 3' release?
A2. 'Equalizer 3' was released on September 1.