Robert Pattinson’s “Primetime” delivered a strong $19.2 million opening for A24, fueled by Gen Z turnout (69% of audiences under 30), solid Venice buzz, and the actor’s recent drawing power in original titles. With a modest $15 million net budget and a front-loaded debut, the true-crime thriller now faces typical second-weekend erosion amid competition from holdovers like “Resident Evil” and the “Avengers: Endgame” re-release. Daily tracking through early October shows steep daily drops consistent with mid-budget dramas, supporting trader consensus around a 7-9 million second weekend. An upset above 9 million would require unusually strong word-of-mouth or unexpected promotional spikes, while sub-7 million remains possible only if audience fatigue accelerates faster than current holds indicate.