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Box Office: Kraven the Hunter Makes $2 Million in Previews

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Sony's anti-hero flick 'Kraven the Hunter' hits the box office with a muted $2 million in previews, signaling a potentially underwhelming weekend for the latest Spider-Man villain spin-off.
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  • Despite high expectations, 'Kraven the Hunter' is projected to earn a disappointing $13-$15 million in its opening weekend, falling short of Sony's hopes for the R-rated super-villain film.
  • Kraven's lackluster start could spell trouble for Sony's strategy of expanding the Spider-Man universe with a slate of villain-centric movies, putting pressure on the studio to re-evaluate its approach.
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