Zendaya is now dominating over box office with Challengers, and all I want to say is: Get ready for a steamy backhand and a volley of emotions! Luca Guadagnino, the mastermind behind the captivating “Call Me By Your Name,” is serving up his latest creation: “Challengers.” This sexy tennis drama promises to be a serve-ace at the box office, with early estimates predicting an opening weekend gross between $12 million and $15 million.
Zendaya, fresh off her success in “Dune: Part Two,” leads the cast as Tashi Duncan, a former tennis prodigy forced to retire due to injury. But the court still beckons! Enter Mike Faist, known for his role as Riff in “West Side Story,” who portrays Art Donaldson, a struggling player on a losing streak. Their paths collide when Art becomes Tashi’s husband and trainee. Adding another layer of complexity is Josh O’Connor, the Emmy-winning actor from “The Crown,” who takes on the role of Patrick Zweig, Art’s childhood friend and Tashi’s past love.
With careers and love lives intertwined, “Challengers” promises both steamy love scenes and heart-pounding matches that will have you on the edge of your seat. Originally slated for the Venice Film Festival last year, the film’s release was delayed due to an actors’ strike. Now, with its $55 million price tag, “Challengers” needs to deliver a strong performance to be a box office champion.
But it won’t be a solo match. This weekend sees “Challengers” facing competition from Lionsgate’s religious drama “Unsung Hero” (estimated gross of $5 million to $7 million) and Roadside’s action flick “Boy Kills World” starring Bill Skarsgard (estimated gross of $2 million to $3 million). However, “Challengers” stands out with its unique blend of sports drama and passionate romance, potentially attracting a different audience and boosting its chances of a winning debut.
To me, ‘Challengers‘ is a perfect project for those who wants to spend some quality time with their friends and “crushes.” The movie is also securing a very decent ratings over multiple critic’s platforms and no wonder if it continues this trend.
Will “Challengers” ace its first serve and dominate the box office? Only time will tell. But one thing’s for sure – this sexy and suspenseful drama promises a thrilling match that will leave you wanting more. Stick around the corner with TVPrism as we covers everything related to some of the most trending and engaging TV shows. Till then – stay safe, peace out!
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