Two high-profile releases are shaping a North American box office showdown as Glen Powell's dystopian thriller The Running Man and the heist threequel Now You See Me: Now You Don't collide for the No. 1 spot. The new titles will square off with last weekend's champion, Disney's Predator: Badlands, in a bid to dominate the weekend box office. Industry projections suggest a tight race, with Running Man and Now You See Me: Now You Don't both aiming to top the North American box office ahead of Predator: Badlands. The outcome will hinge on audience interest, early reviews, and how the competition from these two genre-driven releases unfolds. This weekend's box office landscape underscores the appeal of action-packed thrillers and clever heist storytelling, driving strong ticket sales for both debuts. Stay tuned for the latest numbers as Friday-to-Sunday estimates roll in.