Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania better watch out, because it’s facing off against a heavyweight in its third weekend in theaters.
According to Variety, Michael B. Jordan’s directorial debut, Creed 3, will gross at least $36 million in North America alone in its opening weekend starting on March 3. This is more than double the original forecast for Marvel Studios’ opening salvo for Phase 5, which recently set a franchise-worst record in its second weekend.
In comparison, Creed II only earned $35.5 million at the local box office when it premiered, while the original Creed movie is the “least” successful of the trio with a $29.6 million haul.
It will be interesting to see how much Creed III makes, both at the local and global box office, in its opening weekend as well as throughout its entire theatrical run. Rocky IV is currently the highest-grossing movie in the franchise with a $300 million take when it premiered in 1994.
If Creed III meets expectations, it could take the belt from Rocky IV.
Coincidentally, both the Creed and Ant-Man threequels feature Jonathan Majors in antagonistic roles. In Creed 3, Majors plays the role of Damian Anderson, a former childhood friend of the film’s eponymous fighter, Adonis “Donnie” Creed. The two reconnect as adults with Damian gunning for Donnie, who’s now proven himself as one of the best boxers in the world. Judging from the glowing reviews Majors received for his portrayal of Kang the Conqueror in Quantumania, we’re looking forward to him stealing the show in Creed III.
Creed III kicks off a stacked slate of films coming out this month, which includes Shazam! Fury of the Gods (March 17) and John Wick: Chapter 4 (March 24).
