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The real challenge for Mission Impossible lies ahead. Its second weekend coincides with the release of Oppenheimer and Barbie, which are projected to dominate screens and box office share. Oppenheimer, shot entirely in IMAX, will potentially siphon off premium largeformat screens, including Mission Impossible's IMAX slots.

Oppenheimer is estimated to open with around $50 million domestically, while Barbie could push $100 million in its first weekend alone. The shared release window will test the franchise's endurance and could significantly influence its total haul.