Key Takeaways:
– George Miller's Mad Max prequel “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” garners $3.5M in Thursday previews.
– “The Garfield Movie” comes in strong with $1.9M preview returns.
– Critics praise “Furiosa” with positive reviews, indicating a promising box office performance.
– Comparatively, “Mad Max: Fury Road” made $3.7M in May 2015 previews, showing a close race between the two entries.
“The Mad Max Prequel Rumbles into Cinemas”
Memorial Day weekend box office results are beginning to roll in, with George Miller's eagerly awaited prequel to Mad Max, “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga”, leading the charts. This visually impressive, high-energy action film marked the start of its post-apocalyptic journey with an impressive $3.5M in Thursday previews, setting a powerful pace for an exciting holiday weekend at the movies.
Another Major Release: “The Garfield Movie”
The other notable release for the holiday weekend, “The Garfield Movie”, also made waves with $1.9M in preview ticket sales. This figure outstripped the Ryan Reynolds-led live-action comedy “IF” which stood at $1.7M.
Despite Reynolds usually being a more popular draw for audiences, it appears that the fully-animated presentation of “The Garfield Movie” may have found a sweet spot with families looking to enjoy a breezy film on those hot afternoon hours.
Furiosa's Opening: A Comparison
In comparison, 2015's “Mad Max: Fury Road” drove into the arid wasteland with a preview of $3.7M in May 2015, and later opened at second place with a $45.4M debut. Although Furiosa's opening is marginally lower than “Fury Road”, the box office race is only just beginning.
Critical Acclaim for “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga”
Reviews have revealed a warm reception for “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga”. Film critic Chris Bumbray of JoBlo gave the film an impressive 9/10 in his review. He praised Furiosa as a splendid addition to the happenings of the franchise, highlighting its place as the perfect midway point between “The Road Warrior” and “Fury Road”.
Bumbray wrote that the rhythm and action of Furiosa differ from Fury Road, focusing more on a single major action sequence. Director George Miller shot the film in a visually-enhanced storytelling style, highlighted further by the expressiveness of the lead, Anya Taylor-Joy.
“Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” – A Brief Synopsis
The movie, directed by George Miller and written in collaboration with Nico Lathouris, follows a young Furiosa who is taken from her home by a Biker Horde led by Warlord Dementus. As two tyrants engage in a power struggle, Furiosa must battle numerous challenges as she formulates a plan to return home.
As moviegoers gear up for an exciting weekend of cinematic action, it's sure to be thrilling to see how the box office continues to pan out. Will you be watching “Furiosa” this Memorial Day Weekend?
