Lightyear Opening Weekend Box Office Could Top Sonic the Hedgehog 2
Lightyear could end up beating Sonic the Hedgehog 2 at the box office in its opening weekend, according to a new report. Acting as a spinoff of the beloved Toy Story movies, Lightyear will introduce audiences to the in-universe inspiration behind the Buzz Lightyear toy. Although originally voiced by Tim Allen, Lightyear sees Captain America star Chris Evans take on the role of Buzz. The film is directed by Angus MacLane and chronicles Buzz's attempts to return home after a mission goes awry and he is marooned on an alien planet filled with an army of ruthless robots.
Trailers for the film have teased another family-friendly adventure in the Toy Story universe, bringing back Zurg, Buzz's archnemesis introduced in the original movies. Although initial reviews for the film have been mostly positive, the reception has been more mixed than is typical for a Pixar release, with some critics claiming that the film is more conventional in its storytelling than other titles from the animation house. In addition to Evans, Lightyear features voice performances from Keke Palmer, Peter Sohn, Taika Waititi, Dale Soules, and James Brolin.
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According to a new report from Deadline, Lightyear could be on track to beat Sonic the Hedgehog 2, which came out earlier this year, at the opening weekend box office. Sonic the Hedgehog 2 opened to $71 million domestically while Lightyear is projected to make between $70 and $85 million. Worldwide, Lightyear's box office is estimated to land somewhere around $135 million with overseas markets in Mexico and the UK performing well in recent months.
Both Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and Lightyear are aimed at family audiences, with Lightyear, in
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