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“Oz” Set for Big Box Office Weekend, WWE’s “Dead Man Down” Looks Dead

Pessimism created by the disappointing “Jack and the Giant Slayer” was for naught, as multiple tracking sources report that “Oz: The Great and Powerful,” this weekend’s tentpole, will dominate at the box office.

Trade journal Variety’s story on the film predicts a bow north of $80 million, and most industry analysts are in concurrence that the opening tally will be the best for a movie of the sort since 2010’s smash “Alice in Wonderland.” That film earned $116 million in its first frame en route to a domestic total of $334 million.

But “Oz” will be the weekend’s only highlight. Tracking for “Dead Man Down,” which has been promoted by co-distributor WWE Studios, is weak, with industry sources eyeing a soft weekend bow in the $5-8 million range. With a 43% Fresh score on Rotten Tomatoes, the film’s reviews provide no optimism regarding strong word-of-mouth.

Written by Brian Cantor

Brian Cantor is the editor-in-chief for Headline Planet. He has been a leading reporter in the music, movie, television and sporting spaces since 2002.

Brian's reporting has been cited by major websites like BuzzFeed, Billboard, the New Yorker and The Fader -- and shared by celebrities like Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber and Nicki Minaj.

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