But will fellow horror filmIncarnatefollow in its footsteps?
Its tough to say.
It also doesnt hurt thatOffice Christmas Partywill have comedy audiences to itself untilWhy Him?arrives two weeks later.
Last yearsSistersfor example successfully played as counter programming toStar Wars: The Force Awakensand ultimately grossed $87.0 million.
Romantic thrillers featuring two major stars have not always been a home run at the box office.
A gross not too far belowThe Martian($228.4 million) should be within reach.
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After the success ofMoanaandTrolls, its becoming clear that families are not tiring of animated musicals.
This is also surprisingly the only Christmas release targeted at children.
Although some families will also be seeingRogue One, those with younger children will likely be flocking toSing.
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Why Him?
Recognizing this, Fox appears to have set upWhy Him?for a great deal of success.
This strategy makes sense forFences, in large part because of its producer, director, and starDenzel Washington.
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Fencesmarks the first time since 2012 that Washington has appeared in a non-action film, when he starred inFlight.
($71.7 million).
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