“The Hitman’s Bodyguard” earned a respectable $1.65 million at the Thursday previews, on its way to an estimated $18 million opening weekend.
Steven Soderbergh’s heist comedy, “Logan Lucky,” earned $525,000 at the box office on Thursday night.
Recent tracking suggested that “The Hitman’s Bodyguard,” starring Ryan Reynolds and Samuel L. Jackson, will open in the $17-$20 million range, with Lionsgate projecting a $15 million opening.
“The Hitman’s Bodyguard” features Reynolds as a federal agent tasked with guarding the life of Darius Kincaid, a top hitman who just happens to be his mortal enemy (Jackson). After locking horns, they reluctantly work together to stop a power-hungry Eastern European dictator (Gary Oldman) with the help of Darius’ equally infamous wife, Sonia (Salma Hayek).