Denzel Washington's 'Equalizer 3' Opens to $3.8M in previews 

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Denzel Washington returns as professional killer Robert McCall in "The Equalizer 3".

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The Equalizer 3 opened to $3.8 million at its domestic box office.

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In 2014, "The Equalizer" grossed well over $1.4 million in Thursday previews.

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And that's just up from the $3.1 million "The Equalizer 2" earned in 2018.

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This third installment of "The Equalizer" franchise stars Denzel Washington as former Special Ops Agent Robert McCall.

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'The Equalizer 3', which is vigilant from time to time to protect the defenseless, will earn in the range of $34-$36 million.

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The action thriller is expected to earn between $28 million to $30 million in its opening weekend.

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Equalizer 3 will be good enough to claim the No. 1 spot at the box office this weekend.

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