All articles tagged with #opening weekend
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Variety
Predator: Badlands debuts with a record $40 million domestically, surpassing previous franchise openings and revitalizing box office interest, with strong international performance and positive reviews boosting its success.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Hollywood Reporter
'Predator: Badlands' has achieved a record-breaking opening weekend with $36-38.5 million, surpassing expectations and potentially becoming the top-grossing standalone Predator film, driven by positive reviews and audience reception. The film introduces a new protagonist and has revitalized interest in the franchise, while other films like 'Regretting You' and 'Black Phone 2' continue to perform well.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Deadline
Universal's 'Wicked: For Good' is projected to open between $112 million and $115 million, matching the debut of its predecessor, and is expected to be a major box office hit during the Thanksgiving period, with strong appeal among women and positive audience scores.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Variety
'Black Phone 2' opened with $10.7 million and is projected to reach $24.4 million over the weekend, aiming for a successful theatrical run, while 'Good Fortune' underperformed with an estimated $5.9 million debut amid a slow October box office.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The Washington Post
College football returns with a packed schedule of games on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, offering about 14 hours of continuous action each Saturday for the upcoming months, just before the NFL season begins.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Vulture
Jurassic World Rebirth's opening weekend is estimated to earn around $137 million over the five-day holiday period, placing it between the original Jurassic Park films and the Jurassic World movies in terms of box office performance, indicating a moderate success for the new installment.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Deadline
Superman, the first film under DC Studios' new leadership, is tracking for a U.S. opening between $90M and $125M, with strong pre-sales and brand recognition, but its final performance will heavily depend on reviews and word-of-mouth.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Vulture
The live-action remake of 'How to Train Your Dragon' is breaking box office records, earning an estimated $82 million in its opening weekend and nearly doubling the original's earnings, with a global estimate of $200 million, indicating strong worldwide interest and franchise success.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Vulture
A24's horror thriller 'Heretic' earned an estimated $10 million during its opening weekend, making it one of the studio's highest-earning debuts, following 'Civil War' and 'Hereditary.' Despite trailing behind 'Venom' at the box office, 'Heretic' outperformed 'The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,' which earned around $9.5 million. The film's performance in Utah, where it received high praise, remains a point of interest.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Vulture
"Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga" underperformed at the box office, reflecting a broader issue in Hollywood's reliance on massive opening weekends for financial success. The industry's current model, which prioritizes tentpole releases and quick returns, is unsustainable. A shift towards allowing films to build audiences over time and diversifying movie genres could lead to a healthier, more sustainable film industry.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Variety
"Civil War," the latest film from A24 and director Alex Garland, made $2.9 million in Thursday previews and is aiming for the highest opening weekend ever for an A24 movie, projected to make around $20 million. The film, set in a fractured America torn apart by civil war, is the most expensive A24 movie to date, costing around $50 million to make, and stars Kirsten Dunst, Wagner Moura, and Cailee Spaeny as wartime journalists amidst a deadly civil war in Washington, D.C.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Athletic
The MLB season is off to a hot start with the Yankees and Braves making significant moves in the power rankings. The Orioles and Dodgers also showed promise, while the Astros struggled. Young players like Jarred Kelenic and Juan Soto made an impact, and the Red Sox's rotation performed well. The Pirates and Tigers had strong starts, and the Reds' Nick Martini had a memorable Opening Day.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CBS Sports
The Yankees have had an impressive start to the 2024 MLB season with three come-from-behind wins in a four-game road sweep, while the Braves, Dodgers, Orioles, Rangers, and Diamondbacks also made notable moves in the power rankings. However, it's cautioned not to overreact to early season results, with the Guardians, Brewers, Pirates, and Tigers being identified as potential "fool's gold" candidates based on their opening weekend performances.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Bleacher Report
After the 2024 MLB opening weekend, the Los Angeles Dodgers lead the power rankings, with Juan Soto shining for the New York Yankees and Corbin Burnes impressing for the Baltimore Orioles. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. of the Arizona Diamondbacks is the hitter of the week, while rookie Yoshinobu Yamamoto shows promise for the Dodgers.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Deadline
IFC Films' horror film "Late Night With The Devil" has had the distributor's largest opening weekend ever, grossing over $2.8 million on 1,043 screens and ranking sixth at the domestic box office. The film, set on the 1977 late-night talk show broadcast, has garnered attention for its unique concept and strong screenplay. Additionally, other specialty films such as "Carol Doda Topless At The Condor," "Femme," "Rad," and "Free Time" also made notable debuts at the box office.