Welcome to the Weekend POURcast, your boozy guide to the box office.

Every Thursday, we serve up what’s new in theaters and on streaming (movies only!), paired with commentary and predictions. Whether you’re heading to the big screen or settling in at home with a drink, we’re here to help you turn your weekend watch‑list into an event. Let’s pour it up. 🍸🎬

Last Weekend in Review

The weekend of Nov 7‑9 gave us a strong reminder: when a brand or franchise shows up, audiences respond. Predator: Badlands grabbed a $40 M domestic debut, the biggest in the “Predator” series ever. Meanwhile, mid‑tier titles like Regretting You and The Black Phone 2 held onto the charts but with modest grosses. The story? Familiar names still dominate; smaller films must differentiate or find niche. The box office looked up after some sluggish months, thanks to high‑expectation titles hitting at the right time.

New in Theaters (Nov 14‑16)

  • Now You See Me: Now You Don’t – The third entry in the illusionist/heist franchise. Ensemble cast returns, star appeal, and established brand.

  • The Running Man – A big‑budget remake with Glen Powell in the lead, helmed by Edgar Wright. Action‑heavy, built for spectacle.

  • Plus other releases rounding out the weekend slate (smaller titles, limited releases) that’ll serve as counters to the big ones.

Box Office Prognostications (Nov 14‑16)

  • #1 Now You See Me: Now You Don’t → projected $28M opening. Have to go with the franchise over the spectacle below.

  • #2 The Running Man → projected $20M opening. Not sure Powell has the draw power here

  • #3 Predator: Badlands → projected hold into top 5, maybe $8M (if retention is strong).

  • #4 Regretting You → potential hold with $4M

  • #5 The Black Phone 2 → remaining strong, estimate $3M

Final Thoughts

This weekend offers two very different big‑hits: one built on magic/heist glam and franchise legacy, the other on action spectacle and star momentum. That’s good news for the box office and good news for you, if you’re plowing into theaters, you’ve got choice. And if you loved last weekend’s strong opening by Predator? Keep an eye on it: it may stay in contention. Pull up a seat, plan your ticket time, and we’ll see if the weekend delivers the andyourdrink payoff.