There’s a lot at stake when any feature film hits theaters, but in John Carter’s case, it’s a whopping $250 million gamble. Regardless of whether or not John Carter was on its way to a decent start, the mere reports that the film wasn’t tracking well could be enough to put a bad taste in moviegoers’ mouths. There’s absolutely no way John Carter will come anywhere close to an Alice in Wonderland-sized March debut and it might not even match Watchmen‘s $55 million start. However, it could wind up with an opening number similar to that of Battle: Los Angeles and 10,000 B.C., about $35 million.

As for Silent House, it’s got the benefit of riding the Elizabeth Olsen wave and being the first horror film to hit in about a month. Should it put up a $6,000 per theater average in its 2,124 locations, Silent House will kick off its run with $12 million. Last up for the new releases is the latest from Eddie Murphy, A Thousand Words. Sure, Tower Heist had a decent start, but with that one, Murphy was in good company. A Thousand Words is far more comparable to the actor’s 2009 release, Imagine That, which earned a mere $5.5 million.

As for the veterans, all eyes are on Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax. Where do you go after a stellar $70.2 million opening? In The Lorax’s case, perhaps down to about $42 million. Should the film lose 40% of its opening weekend profits, it’ll still have more than enough to trump John Carter and hold on to that top spot. Project X, on the other hand, is facing a far harder hit. Should that one drop 55%, it’ll take $9.5 million its second weekend out.

Act of Valor enjoyed a rather minimal weekend two hit, but this time around, it could lose about half of its profits, which would leave it with $6.5 for weekend three. As for Safe House, it’ll likely maintain a moderate decline, following up its week three to four 32.4% drop with a 40% one, giving it another $4.5 million. And, in true Tyler Perry fashion, Good Deeds will continue its landslide fall, losing half of its profits yet again for a $3.5 million weekend three.

Journey 2: The Mysterious Island took its toughest hit yet last weekend and could see the same this time around. Should it lose about 50% from weekend four to five, it’ll post a $3 million haul. Lastly, The Vow shouldn’t have any trouble fending off This Means War for that last spot on the top ten, perhaps losing 50% and taking another $3 million to the bank.

Shockya.com Predictions

1. Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax

2. John Carter

3. Silent House

4. Project X

5. Act of Valor

6. A Thousand Words

7. Safe House

8. Tyler Perry’s Good Deeds

9. Journey 2: The Mysterious Island

10. The Vow

By Perri Nemiroff (via Box Office Mojo)

The Lorax
The Lorax

By Perri Nemiroff

Film producer and director best known for her work in movies such as FaceTime, Trevor, and The Professor. She has worked as an online movie blogger and reporter for sites such as CinemaBlend.com, ComingSoon.net, Shockya, and MTV's Movies Blog.

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