Timothee Chalamet stars as a young Willy Wonka in Warner Bros.’ “Wonka.”
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A younger, sweeter Willy Wonka enters theaters this weekend. Oh, and he does a lot more singing.
Expectations are high that “Wonka” will deliver families to theaters, as the film has already generated goodwill with critics, scoring a clear ”Fresh” rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
The family-friendly film is expected to drum up between $35 million and $45 million during its domestic opening weekend. “Wonka’s” Thursday and Friday presales are reportedly trending ahead of other kid-focused releases this year such as Disney’s “Wish,” Universal’s “Trolls Band Together” and Warner Bros.’ “Shazam! Fury of the Gods,” according to BoxOffice.com.
With kids beginning their holiday school breaks and limited competition in the family space, “Wonka” could see consistent ticket sales over the next few weeks. Universal’s animated “Migration,” due out next week, is its only direct rival.
Warner Bros.’ “Wonka,” a…
2023-12-14 16:09:25
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