Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness will repeat as box office champion. It’s expected to earn another $75 million in its second weekend.
One new arrival, Firestarter starring Zac Efron, cannot compete against the Marvel Universe. The horror flick based on the Stephen King novel will struggle to make $10 million. Firestarter will also stream this weekend on Peacock.
Looking ahead to Memorial Day holiday weekend: Tom Cruise and Top Gun: Maverick aim to earn $100 million. Critics raved at the world premiere. There’s chatter that Top Gun: Maverick deserves Academy Award Best Picture consideration. It’s that good. (Deadline)
Strong winds, pounding waves, and a powerful rip current caused two beachfront homes on North Carolina's Outer Banks to collapse into the Atlantic Ocean and get swept out to sea. Both homes were unoccupied at the time. Video captured the moment the second home, standing on wooden support beams, buckled and fell into the rough waters. Officials are warning that more homes on the beach may be in danger of collapsing.
