In a stunning display of box office success, Marvel Studios' "Deadpool & Wolverine" is continuing its unprecedented run, projected to drop just 55% from its groundbreaking $211 million opening weekend. Industry estimates indicate that the film is set to earn a stellar $96 million this weekend, landing it among the top 10 highest second weekends of all time.

This impressive weekend revenue would not only surpass the opening weekends of nearly all other films released this year, but it also means that "Deadpool & Wolverine" is on track to become the highest-grossing R-rated film in North America, excluding inflation adjustment, surpassing Mel Gibson's 2003 film "The Passion of the Christ." Remarkably, it achieved this feat in just two weekends, outperforming the previous two "Deadpool" films.

With its eye-popping success, "Deadpool & Wolverine" is well poised to generate over $500 million from North American grosses alone. The extraordinary performance of this Marvel creation is a clear testament to the popularity and enduring appeal of the superhero franchise.

Meanwhile, M. Night Shyamalan's latest thriller "Trap" made a notable debut at the box office, securing the top opening weekend of this frame. The film, distributed by Warner Bros., earned an impressive $6.7 million on its opening day from 3,181 locations. It is estimated to have a weekend total of $15.5 million, meeting pre-release projections. "Trap" stars Josh Hartnett as a serial killer caught in an FBI operation while taking his daughter to a pop concert. Although the film has divided critics and audiences, receiving mixed reviews and ratings, its clever plot has captivated some viewers.

On the other hand, Sony/Columbia's adaptation of the beloved children's novel "Harold and the Purple Crayon" faced disappointment at the box office. The film's opening weekend earnings amounted to just $6 million from 3,325 locations, placing it outside the top 5. It fell short of the estimated $6.7 million earned by "Inside Out 2" in its eighth weekend. However, "Harold and the Purple Crayon" did fare relatively well among family audiences, receiving an A- CinemaScore rating, despite critical reviews with a 29% Rotten Tomatoes score. With strong competition from remaining animated hits such as "Inside Out 2" and "Despicable Me 4," it may prove challenging for "Harold" to maintain box office momentum in the coming weeks.

As the box office continues to witness the triumph of "Deadpool & Wolverine" and the mixed reception of "Trap" and "Harold and the Purple Crayon," Hollywood eagerly awaits upcoming releases that will test the limits of audience expectations and box office records.