And premiere projections are trending up, with BoxOfficePro estimating a $1-2 million open last week, but revising to $2-5 million this week. Melania isn't an event, in other words, a more-and-more necessary ingredient in box office success. That dystopian thriller starring Chris Pratt barely edged Avatar: Fire and Ash off the box office throne after a five-week reign. Stills from 'Mercy' and 'Send Help,' the two big contenders against 'Melania' at the box office. In addition to Mercy, Melania will compete with three new releases for box office glory.