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Monday Update: Warner Bros.’ comedy superhero film Shazam! opened to $53.5M, about in line with pre-release projections. Paramount’s horror Pet Sematary started in second place with $24.5M, also about in line with projections. Last weekend’s leader Dumbo dropped -60% to third place with $18.2M....

Monday Update: Disney’s live-action Dumbo opened to $45.9M, on the lowest end of pre-release projections. Last weekend’s leader, Universal’s horror Us, dropped -53% to $33.2M for the runner-up slot. Disney’s Captain Marvel declined -40% to $20.6M for third place, as it looks...

This week’s report takes a first look at the month of May, which may be a challenge for some films opening in the wake of Avengers: Endgame. The IntruderOpening Weekend Range: $11 – 16 million PROS: Counter-programming the big Marvel blockbuster...