It's official: Challengers is a certified box office hit.
According to Comscore, Challengers debuted at No. 1 at the box office, bringing in an opening weekend total just north of $15 million.
But these days, the true testament to a film's success isn't just how much money it brings in. It's how quickly, if at all, the film can generate a viral meme. And Challengers has already done just that.
Starring Zendaya, Mike Faist, and Josh O'Connor, the film follows three tennis prodigies whose romantic and professional lives mix throughout their careers.
What makes Challengers work so well is that it's a film about friendship and love (and, of course, tennis). It joins a storied history of films and shows that depict legendary platonic or romantic trios, as the "three tickets for Challengers, please" memes show. So here are some of the best examples of the latest viral meme:
