"Nobody 2" picked up $1.3 million in preview screenings on Thursday as the action sequel heads into an opening weekend that will see it face off against "Weapons." The film, which brings back Bob Odenkirk as a typical suburbanite who racks up a serious body count when not driving a minivan, is projected to earn between $10 million to $12 million from 3,200 North American theaters. That would best the $6.8 million opening of the first "Nobody," but it's worth remembering that the 2021 original opened when cinemas were just coming back after being shut down during COVID. "Nobody" went on to earn $27 million domestically and $57 million worldwide while becoming a popular title on premium video-on-demand platforms. More from Variety Bob Odenkirk on Changing 'Nobody 2' Setting From Venice to a Rundown Resort and His Fitness Regimen: 'Trying to Turn a Comedy Writer's Body Into an Action Hero's' LISTEN: Clayton Davis Remembers Everything About His Time With Tramell Tillman; Sharon Stone Talks Filming 'Euphoria' at 'Nobody 2' Premiere 'Nobody 2' Review: Bob Odenkirk's Geek Assassin Goes on a Family Vacation in a Sequel as Preposterously Vicious, and Fun, as 'Nobody' The follow-up finds Odenkirk's character, Hutch Mansell, and his wife and kids on vacation at a tacky resort town, hoping to spend some quality time together. His side hustle as a mercenary has put a strain on his marriage and left him missing family events. Sharon Stone co-stars as a mob boss with a few screws loose — her gang of bootleggers toggles with Hutch, threatening to ruin everyone's R&R. "Nobody 2" was modestly budgeted at $25 million. The first film carried a $16 million price tag. Universal produced and distributed the sequel, which will expand to 3,200 North American theaters over the weekend. "Nobody 2" will likely be no match for "Weapons," a twisty horror film from Warner Bros. and New Line thatopened to a smashing $43.5 millionlast weekend. It's continued to be a box office winner throughout the week and should top charts with $20 million to $22 million in its sophomore outing. This weekend's other new release, Spike Lee's crime thriller "Highest 2 Lowest," will debut in roughly 300 screens. It's a remake of Akira Kurosawa's 1963 classic "High and Low." Denzel Washington stars as a music mogul who gets tangled up in a ransom plot. Apple backed the film which A24 is releasing in theaters before it debuts on Apple TV+ on Sept. 5. Critics have largely embraced the picture, withVariety's Peter Debruge writingthat the film's "sensational third act more than justifies what might have seemed an unnecessary update." Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week What's Coming to Disney+ in August 2025 What's Coming to Netflix in August 2025 Sign up forVariety's Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us onFacebook,Twitter, andInstagram.