Magic Mike 3 is expected to top the box office despite series-low reviews

As the trilogy nears its end, Magic Mike's Last Dance is expected to top the box office,

despite receiving series-low reviews. The dramedy franchise was originally based on creator/star Channing Tatum's true experiences as a young male stripper in Florida.

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The final chapter, Magic Mike's Last Dance, finds Mike working as a bartender in Florida after losing his furniture business during the

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pandemic and partnering with a wealthy socialite to help produce a play,

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leading to He gets back to his old roots. Initially planned as an HBO Max release, Warner Bros.

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chose to move the film to a theatrical exclusive release, a move that appears to have worked in its favor.

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As reported by Deadline, Magic Mike's Last Dance is expected to top its opening box office weekend,

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despite the fact that it received the lowest reviews of the series, holding only a 47 percent approval from critics on Rotten Tomatoes.

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Sitting at the time of rating.

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Write The film grossed just over $4.1 million on Friday and is projected to gross $8.2 million for the weekend.

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