Box office competition heats up as "Freakier Friday" and "Weapons" vie for the top spot. "Freakier Friday", a Disney comedy, earned $3.1 million in previews, projecting a $27-$30 million weekend gross. Warner Bros.' horror thriller, "Weapons", grossed $5.7 million in previews and is expected to earn $25-$30 million. Both films challenge Marvel's "Fantastic Four: First Steps", aiming for $18-$20 million in its third weekend, following a significant box office drop.

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