Sources have revealed that the highly anticipated film “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” from 20th Century Studios is off to a strong start, pulling in an impressive $6.5M from previews. The Thursday night screenings kicked off at 3PM, bringing in a substantial portion of that total. Additionally, the film earned around $1.6M from fan shows on Wednesday evening.
It is worth noting that “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” has already surpassed the Thursday night preview numbers of its predecessor “Dawn of the Planet of the Apes”. This is a promising sign for the film’s potential success at the box office. It is interesting to see how this sequel stacks up against the previous films in the franchise, especially considering the critical acclaim and commercial success of past installments.
As we await the official numbers for Friday and the weekend, there is speculation about whether “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” could surpass the opening weekend box office figures of “War for the Planet of the Apes”. The 2017 film pulled in $22.1M on its opening Friday and went on to earn $56.2M in its debut weekend. With the positive momentum from previews, there is hope that this sequel could exceed expectations and make a significant impact at the box office.
One key indicator of the film’s potential success is its reception among critics and audiences. Currently, “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” holds an 82% rating on Rotten Tomatoes from both critics and audiences. This bodes well for the film’s word-of-mouth and overall appeal to moviegoers. Positive reviews and audience buzz can often translate into strong box office performance, so this early feedback is certainly encouraging.
With a lengthy runtime of 2 hours and 25 minutes, the film faces the challenge of maintaining audience engagement throughout the weekend. However, the strong start from previews signals that there is significant interest in “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” among moviegoers. As the weekend progresses, all eyes will be on the box office numbers to see if the film can deliver on its promising debut and continue to draw in audiences.
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