Box Office Preview: ‘Hobbs & Shaw’ to Speed Past $60M in U.S. Bow, North of $190M Globally

Fast & Furious spinoff Hobbs & Shaw — headlined by the muscular duo of Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham — is revving up to speed past holdovers The Lion King and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood to claim the top spot at the weekend box office.The Universal movie has no shortage of star power; the cast also includes Idris Elba, Helen Mirren and Vanessa Kirby — along with two high-profile surprises.Tracking suggests a domestic debut in the $60 million-$65 million range, a solid start—more bullish box office pundits suggest well north of $70 million.

Worldwide, it should approach …

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