‘End of Oak Street’ is pulling in $2.5 million from box office previews, positioning the Warner Bros. film for its theatrical release. The movie faces competition as ‘Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie’ also opens this weekend.
Both outlets note that reigning box office leader ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ continues to dominate the third weekend, setting the backdrop for new releases testing audience demand. ‘End of Oak Street’ stars Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor as suburban characters involved in a story that includes magical elements, according to the coverage. Variety and The Hollywood Reporter frame the previews as an early indicator for the film’s performance, while also emphasizing the crowded release window with a second family-targeted title arriving at the same time. Differences between outlets mainly appear in their emphasis: Variety highlights the dual-prehistoric theme of the competing releases, while The Hollywood Reporter focuses more directly on the preview earnings and the competitive pressure from ‘Spider-Man.’
Overall, the sources agree on the preview figure, the presence of ‘Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie’ as a near-term rival, and the continued lead maintained by ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day.’
