Paramount's prequel, A Quiet Place: Day One, is set to break franchise records with a preview night earning between $5M-$6M, surpassing the previous films' earnings. Directed by Michael Sarnoski, the film delves into the origins of the alien invasion in NYC, starring Lupita Nyong'o and Joseph Quinn. Initial reviews are positive at 86% fresh, though lower than its predecessors. The film is expected to open at over $40M for the weekend, with potential front-loaded earnings. Meanwhile, Kevin Costner's Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1 is projected to earn around $1M-$1.5M, aiming for a slow burn success over its opening week. Disney/Pixar's Inside Out 2 is expected to dominate the weekend box office, crossing the $1 billion global mark and becoming the 54th title to achieve this milestone.