"Roofman" Earns $1M in Previews, Poised for Blockbuster Debut

The biographical comedy film "Roofman," starring Channing Tatum and Kirsten Dunst, has made a promising debut in theaters. According to the latest reports, the movie collected $1 million from its Thursday previews, a significant achievement that sets the stage for a strong opening weekend.

The film has also received overwhelmingly positive reviews from critics, with a Rotten Tomatoes score of 85%. The critics have praised the movie's "disarmingly sweet tonal gearshift" and Channing Tatum's performance as the lead, describing him as an "eminently likable leading man."

Furthermore, "Roofman" is expected to outperform Dwayne Johnson's recent release, "The Smashing Machine," which took eight days to reach the $10 million milestone at the worldwide box office. In contrast, "Roofman" is tracking to earn that amount in its opening week, solely at the domestic box office.

Based on a true story, the film follows the journey of Jeffrey Manchester, an Army veteran and struggling father who turns to an unconventional life of crime, earning the nickname "Roofman." As he navigates this risky double life, he encounters Leigh, a divorced mother drawn to his charm, setting off a tense and gripping story filled with suspense, unexpected twists, and high-stakes drama.