'Shazam!' Projected To Win Opening Weekend With $51 Million

Comicbook.com reports **Shazam!** is leading the box office in its opening weekend.
The New Line Cinemas DC superhero film is projected to come out on top during its first weekend with $51 million.
The film, directed by David F. Sandberg, centers around the DC character named Shazam, first known as Captain Marvel.
Asher Angel plays Bill Batson and Zachary Levi plays his superhero alter ego, Shazam. Meanwhile, **Captain Marvel** dropped to fifth place, bringing its domestic box office total to $374.3 million.