Can Pikachu beat Iron Man? That's the big question at the box office this weekend.
"Pokémon Detective Pikachu," Warner Bros.' live-action film set in the world of Pokémon, notched $5.7 million on its opening night Thursday. The film, which features Ryan Reynolds as the voice of Pikachu, is expected to make $50 million to $55 million at the North American box office this weekend, according to analysts.
""Barring a major breakout by 'Detective Pikachu,' the odds slightly favor a three-peat for 'Avengers.'""Detective Pikachu" has potential, however, because the brand has a big fan base that spans multiple generations, according to Robbins. It's also more family-friendly with a PG rating and shorter run time."Detective Pikachu" clocks in at an hour and 44 minutes while"Endgame" is three hours long.
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