Disney's "Freakier Friday" and New Line's "Weapons" are vying for the top spot at the box office, potentially dethroning Marvel's underperforming "Fantastic Four". "Weapons," with a 96% Rotten Tomatoes score, grossed $5.7 million in previews and is projected for a strong opening. "Freakier Friday," boasting a 94% audience score, benefits from nostalgia and targets a female audience, earning $3.1 million in previews. Both films' success could signal a resurgence for comedies in the current market.

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