Twisters, the latest installment in the Amblin-produced franchise, has made a huge impact at the box office with an impressive $50M opening weekend in the U.S. and Canada. This number easily surpasses the start of the original 1996 movie, which brought in $41M during its opening weekend. Additionally, Twisters has already raked in $12.5M from international markets in just one day, with more to come.
Universal is handling the domestic release of Twisters, while Warner Bros is in charge of the international rollout. This is a reversal of the original film’s distribution, which saw Warner Bros handling the U.S. and Canada release, while Universal took care of the international markets. The film is set to debut in 38 additional markets this week, including major territories like France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the UK, and China.
It is estimated that the film will continue to perform well internationally, with an expected offshore total of $45M-$50M by the end of the weekend, bringing the worldwide total to over $100M. Notably, markets like Japan and Korea are still awaiting the release of Twisters. This bodes well for the film’s long-term success and profitability.
Twisters faces tough competition in the coming weeks, particularly from the highly anticipated Deadpool & Wolverine film, set to open on July 26. However, the strong performance of Twisters so far indicates that it has struck a chord with audiences and has the potential to hold its own against other big releases.
With a wide release in over 4,000 theaters in the U.S., Twisters is utilizing various formats like Imax, PLFS, and ScreenX to enhance the viewing experience for audiences. Universal’s confidence in the film is evident through early screenings and special fan events leading up to the official release. Pre-sales for Twisters are on par with other successful summer releases, indicating strong anticipation from moviegoers.
The original Twister film was a massive box office success, grossing $241.8M domestically and $494.5M worldwide. While it remains to be seen if the new installment can match the original’s success, early numbers and positive reception suggest that Twisters has the potential for a successful run at the box office. With strong competition and diverse offerings at the theaters, Twisters is positioned to attract a wide range of audiences and capture the attention of movie enthusiasts worldwide.
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