Sony's "28 Years Later" horror sequel boasts strong preview numbers exceeding $5 million, exceeding initial tracking. While audience reception on Rotten Tomatoes is mixed (67%), critical reviews are highly positive (92%). This contrasts with Disney/Pixar's "Elio", which shows promising preview numbers of $2.5M-$3M, and positive critical reviews (86%), but lacks audience scores. Universal/DreamWorks' "How to Train Your Dragon" is projected to remain the box office leader with a second weekend exceeding $40 million.

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