Key Takeaways:
– The horror film ‘Longlegs' is on course for a record $20 million opening weekend, one of the best performances for indie distributor Neon.
– Despite its C+ CinemaScore, the horror film has garnered significant attention on social media.
– ‘Despicable Me 4' maintains a commanding lead at the box office.
– Inside Out 2 is facing competition from ‘Longlegs' for the second spot.
– Despite its star-studded cast, ‘Fly Me To The Moon' has not performed well in the box office, owing to its availability on streaming platforms.
In the world of movie hits and flops, the charts can often surprise you. This weekend, the horror film ‘Longlegs' is generating a buzz that's making the industry take notice.
Crushing the Initial Forecasts: ‘Longlegs' Phenomenon
Longlegs, a horror film causing waves amongst viewers, is living up to its hype and exceeding expectations. According to reports, there's a good chance it's going to land a huge $20 million plus opening, with some predictions even reaching $22-23 million. For the indie distributor Neon, this is the biggest opening they've ever had, which is a pretty big deal.
True, its C+ CinemaScore isn't something to shout about. But what's spectacular is its popularity on social media, where everyone seems to be discussing it. Like it or not, this horror flick has become a must-watch. Horror fans, in particular, can't wait to weigh in on this movie.
The Weekend Winners and Losers
Of course, you're probably wondering about the other films. Yes, ‘Despicable Me 4' is still going to stay at the top this weekend. We're looking at an excellent $40 million plus. However, ‘Longlegs' may surprise us all by beating ‘Inside Out 2' for the second place. The latter, a Pixar sequel, is forecast to make a $19-20 million weekend. Of course, it's going to be a close call. We're holding our breath until the official numbers come out.
Meanwhile, there's one new movie that isn't doing as well as expected. The period rom-com ‘Fly Me to the Moon', despite the combined star power of Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum, looks unlikely to make much over $10 million this weekend. So why aren't audiences flocking to see it? The answer is simple. This film is an Apple Original, which essentially means it will soon be available on streaming. Knowing they can watch it at home in a few weeks, people aren't rushing to the cinemas.
Sure, an A-minus CinemaScore suggests viewers like the film, but they're clearly okay to wait. No doubt, movie business pundits will look at the $100 million budget and call it a flop. But hey, remember this: these theatrical runs nowadays are mostly just publicity for the upcoming streaming release anyway.
In any case, we'll be back with a full box office roundup tomorrow. Until then, what are you watching this weekend? Enjoy your popcorn!
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