Box Office: ‘Verity’ Aims for $35 Million Debut and Anne Hathaway’s Third No. 1 Movie of the Year, ‘Digger’ Could Bomb With $12 Million

"Verity," starring Anne Hathaway, is poised for a strong opening weekend at the domestic box office, with projections indicating a debut between $30 million and $35 million. The film, adapted from Colleen Hoover's bestselling novel, is set to screen in 3,510 theaters. This anticipated performance could mark Hathaway's third film to reach the number one spot at the box office this year, underscoring her continued drawing power with audiences.

The film's potential success comes as another new release, "Digger," faces a significantly more modest outlook. Industry analysts are forecasting an opening weekend for "Digger" in the range of $12 million. This disparity in projected earnings highlights the differing levels of audience anticipation and marketing impact for the two films entering the competitive weekend movie landscape.

Hathaway's track record this year has already seen two films achieve top box office status, suggesting a strong connection with moviegoers. The performance of "Verity" will be closely watched to see if it can maintain this momentum and solidify her position as a leading box office draw. Meanwhile, the performance of "Digger" will be a key indicator of its appeal and potential longevity in theaters against more heavily favored competition.

The weekend box office results will provide insight into current audience preferences and the commercial viability of different film genres and star power. As "Verity" aims to capitalize on its source material's popularity and Hathaway's star appeal, its debut figures will be a significant benchmark. The performance of "Digger" will also be scrutinized to understand its reception in a crowded marketplace.