Twisters Blows Away Expectations With An Exceptional Opening Weekend At The Box Office

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As a longtime movie buff and box office enthusiast, I’ve seen my fair share of summer blockbuster seasons come and go, but this one has truly been a rollercoaster ride. The early part of 2024 brought disappointment after disappointment, with high-profile titles underperforming at the box office. But just when we were all bracing for a lackluster summer, the scene changed dramatically.

As a long-time film critic with a deep passion for the industry, I must admit that the summer 2024 box office has been quite the rollercoaster ride for me! Initially, there was a great deal of trepidation and disappointment when some highly anticipated titles in May underperformed at the box office. However, as the calendar turned to June, the landscape of the season shifted dramatically.

For several weeks now, there’s been growing excitement that the new disaster movie would be a major box office success. And indeed, this prediction has come true with impressive results. As I prepared my box office report last weekend, it was clear that the blockbuster would open as the top-grossing domestic release. Remarkably, its earnings during the debut weekend surpassed even the highest estimates. Here’s the Top 10 list for your reference, and stay tuned for further discussion.

Twisters Just Had The Third Biggest Opening Weekend Domestically Of 2024

Last week, there were indications that “Twisters” was on track to secure a victorious opening at the box office with approximately $50 million in three-day earnings. This figure would have placed it among the Top 10 highest-grossing opening weekends of 2024. However, things took an unexpected turn. The new installment in the “Twister” franchise surpassed predictions, and if current estimates remain accurate, it will claim the third largest opening weekend of 2024 with impressive earnings.

In the past week and a half since its public debut, Twisters has brought in approximately $80.5 million in earnings within the US market. This is slightly more than the $80 million earned by Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire during its first three days of release back in late March or early April. (Source: The Numbers)

In the realm of “franchise” movies, Universal Pictures can undoubtedly take pride in Twister’s success, though some argue about its status as a true sequel (a point debated by Jan de Bont, Twister’s director, and Glen Powell, its star). Adjusting for inflation, Twister grossed an impressive $41.1 million during its opening weekend in May 1996, ultimately earning the title of the second highest-grossing domestic film of the year with a total revenue of $247.1 million. However, to surpass its initial budget of $155 million (as reported by Variety), Twisters would need to generate significantly more earnings.

From my gaming perspective, I’m thrilled to share that foreign box offices have reported earnings of $42.7 million for our movie, adding to its current global total of $123.2 million. This impressive number places us among the Top 20 films of 2024 – a great beginning! Yet, it’s crucial to remember that the film’s long-term success remains uncertain as we move forward into the weeks ahead.

I’m expressing this notion not because people seem displeased with “Twisters” (it received an “A-” rating from CinemaScore following some favorable critic reviews) but due to the upcoming fierce competition. Although “Twisters” held the spotlight over the weekend as the newest blockbuster in theaters, it’s about to be overshadowed by Shawn Levy’s anticipated release, “Deadpool & Wolverine,” hitting theaters on Friday. The demographics for these two major productions have significant overlap, so their performances are expected to influence each other. However, positive buzz could ensure that both movies continue to thrive.

In the year 2024, several major films have shared the spotlight at the box office, including “Dune: Part Two” by Denis Villeneuve and “Kung Fu Panda 4” by Mike Mitchell during the spring season, as well as “Bad Boys: Ride Or Die” and “Inside Out 2” (or “Despicable Me 4” and “Inside Out 2”) in recent months. Might a thriving market benefit all productions?

Longlegs Has A Soft Weekend-To-Weekend Drop As Hype Keeps People Seeing The Horror Mystery

Last week, the horror movie “Longlegs” made a strong impact at the box office despite debuting in second place. Its impressive performance exceeded expectations due to positive buzz and an effective marketing strategy. However, concerns about the film’s longevity arose from its “C+” CinemaScore rating and 63% Audience Score on Rotten Tomatoes. Nevertheless, “Longlegs” managed to overcome these challenges and enjoyed a stable second weekend.

As a passionate gamer, I’m always excited about the latest box office numbers, especially for a movie like “Longlegs” that’s been making waves recently. Based on Deadline’s report, the production cost of this film was under $10 million, an impressive feat for any production. In just the last three days, it raked in an additional $11.7 million at the domestic box office.

In just over a week since its wide release, the film has become Neon’s second biggest box office hit as it has earned more than “I, Tonya” did in 2017. With approximately $9 million more in revenue, it will surpass the box office success of “Parasite,” Neon’s Best Picture winner.

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2024-07-21 22:07