Weekend Box Office Preview

By Raphael Seth, NBC News

June 22, 2012 Updated Jun 22, 2012 at 4:26 PM PDT

Hollywood turns history on its head in "Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter." Benjamin Walker plays the 16th president known for his chinstrap beard and top hat. But in this version, the great emancipator has an axe to grind, out to destroy the souls of the undead after seeing his mother killed by a vampire. With supernatural rage and ninja skill, honest Abe engages in a very un-Civil War against the flesh-eaters. "Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter" is rated R.

A Scottish princess breaks with tradition in "Brave." Princess Merida decides she cannot sit idly by while men compete for her hand in marriage. So she defies custom and takes charge of her own destiny. But when Merida asks a witch to change her fate, it creates a curse that will take every ounce of her courage to undo. "Brave" is rated PG.

Steve Carrell makes some tough life choices in "Seeking a Friend for the End of the World." There's a killer asteroid heading for earth, giving everyone just three weeks to live. But rather than join apocalypse parties like some of his friends, Carrell decides to try to find his first love with help from Kiera Knightley. "Seeking a Friend for the End of the World" is rated R.