BOX OFFICE FORECAST

What will likely be the most popular movie this weekend has been dubbed the real-life Black Panther. Viola Davis stars in The Woman King as the leader of an all-female warrior unit. The Agojie protected the West African kingdom of Dahomey more than 200 years ago.

Previews of The Woman King start Thursday afternoon on 3700 screens on its way toward a weekend debut around $15 million.

The other new arrival stars Mia Goth as Pearl, which is the origin story of her horror flick, X. Hollywood insiders predict that Pearl could earn $5 million this weekend. (Variety)