Singers-turned-actors are lighting up the cinema this weekend.

In Popdust's column, Box Office Breakdown, we aim to inform you of the top flicks to check out every weekend depending on what you're in the mood to enjoy. Looking to laugh? What about having your pants scared off? Maybe you just need a little love? Whatever the case may be, we have you covered. Take a peek at our top picks for this week…

The Hate U Give

Based on a best-selling book, a young girl has to balance living between her mostly black neighborhood and attending school with affluent white peers. When she witnesses the fatal shooting of her childhood best friend at the hands of a police officer, she is thrown into the middle of the arguments between communities. She will have to find her voice, be brave, and stand up for what she believes to be right.

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PG-13 | Running Time 2hr 15m | 20th Century FOX | Director: George Tillman Jr.

Starring: Amandla Stenberg, Regina Hall, Russell Hornsby, and more!