Key Takeaways:
– Twisters outperformed expectations with an $80.5 million opening.
– The film is predicted to hit a North American total exceeding $200 million.
– Universal Studios and lead actor Glen Powell secured a major win with Twisters.
– Illumination sequel Despicable Me 4 and Neon's breakout horror hit, Longlegs, also performed well with earnings in the millions.
Universal Studios is dancing for joy as their latest release, Twisters, has blown away the competition at the box office. Initial projections had pinned the movie's open earning around $50 million. To everyone's surprise, the figure soared to an impressive $80.5 million. This stormy success ranks Twisters as the year's third biggest opening behind Inside Out 2 and Dune: Part Two.
A Hollywood Win
This is not only a win for Universal Studios, but for Glen Powell too. Powell, who played the lead role, set Hollywood abuzz with his potential as a A-grade star. Having already made waves in Top Gun: Maverick and Anyone But You, this successful venture has made him a sought-after talent. Twisters is his third major box office hit.
Raising the Bar
Despite the stiff competition, Twisters continued to shine. Illumination's sequel, Despicable Me 4, bagged second place with $23.8 million, managing a North American total of a cool $259.5 million so far. On the other hand, Pixar's Inside Out 2 still holds the throne with a whopping $600 million domestic earning. Talk about raising the bar!
More Surprises at the Box Office
The surprises at the box office didn't end with Twisters. Neon's breakout horror hit, Longlegs, did unexpectedly well. Earning $11.7 million this weekend, its decline in the second week was only 48%, which is quite a rarity for a horror film. In contrast, Fly Me to the Moon, jointly produced by Apple and Sony, had a dramatic 65% drop, earning only $3.3 million.
Paramount's horror hit, A Quiet Place: Day One managed to pull in $6.1 million. While Bad Boys: Ride or Die continued its steady run, adding another $2.6 million, taking their total to an impressive $189.3 million.
Humming along in serenity, Bollywood's Bad Newz did pretty great too, managing to bring in just over a million dollars.
Others to Note
However, not all was roses. MaXXXine, part of the Maxine Minx trilogy, had a sharp fall, dropping 60% to an $819k weekend. Nonetheless, it stands as the highest-grossing film of the trilogy. More surprisingly, The Bikeriders made a comeback and saw its business rise by 75% over the weekend, fetching $700k.
Upcoming Expectations
With Deadpool & Wolverine slated for release next weekend, it remains to be seen how Twisters holds up. Will it see a decline or continue its upward swing? What do you think? Share your thoughts in the comments section below. This weekend at the box office has proven that predictions can be wildly off-mark, and it's the audiences who ultimately write the film's fate.
The unpredictability and excitement make the box office results a much-awaited event. Will Twisters continue to spin its magic? Will Deadpool & Wolverine steal its thunder? We're buckled up and waiting to watch the drama unfold!
