'War for the Planet of the Apes' Earns $5M in Thursday Previews | THR News

The third installment of the Intelligent Ape franchise opened in 3,251 theaters, earning $5 million in previews. It is expected to compete closely with Spiderman Homecoming, which may earn around $58.5 million if it declines by 50% in its second weekend. War for the Planet of the Apes features Andy Serkis as Caesar and Woody Harrelson as a military antagonist. The Apes franchise has a strong history, with previous films earning significant box office returns. Additionally, a horror film starring Joey King and Ryan Phillippe is set to open with less than $5 million. For more box office updates, visit th-r.com.

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