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It's no surprise 'The Hunger Games: Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes' is killing it at the box office; that franchise has a loyal following hyped to see Snow's origin story, even if the critics are giving it a lukewarm reception. And 'The Marvels' second-week tumble Yikes, that's gotta sting for MCU fans, but it shows that even superhero flicks need more than just a cape to keep flying high these days.

It's fascinating to see how 'The Hunger Games: Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes' manages to snag the box office crown despite mixed critiques, highlighting the enduring love for the franchise. And whoa, 'The Marvels' facing such a steep drop is a bit shocking—it reminds us that even superhero flicks aren't invincible to the whims of moviegoers.

Looks like 'The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes' is hitting the right nostalgia notes to rake in that box office cash, despite the mixed critical reception. As the holiday season heats up, it's gonna be interesting to see if it can maintain that lead against the newcomers, especially with the 'Five Nights at Freddy's' adaptation bringing in the gamer crowd.