As a cinephile with decades of movie-watching under my belt, I’m always eager to see which films will capture the hearts and minds of audiences and leave lasting impressions. The latest box office news has me excited about Neon’s horror movie “Longlegs.”
The horror film “Longlegs” by Neon is performing better than anticipated at the domestic box office, whereas Apple’s large-scale romantic comedy “Fly Me to the Moon” is having a tough time gaining traction with cinema audiences.
With a successful marketing strategy in place, it’s predicted that “Longlegs” will earn over $20 million in the U.S. and Canada during its opening weekend, surpassing initial forecasts of around $15-$18 million for the FBI agent thriller featuring an occult serial killer.
A modest-budget film, penned and helmed by Oz Perkins, features performances from Maika Monroe, Nicolas Cage, and Blair Underwood in the lead roles.
“The upcoming horror film, nicknamed ‘Longlegs,’ has the potential to be a unique and terrifying sensation in the genre, following a string of lackluster releases.”
Based on my experience working in the film industry and following box office trends closely, I believe that this weekend, our movie is likely to rank second domestically behind “Despicable Me 4.” I’ve seen firsthand how powerful sequels can be at the box office, and with “Despicable Me 4” anticipating a strong $44-million second weekend, it’s looking set to bring its U.S.-Canada total to an impressive $210 million. From my perspective, this is a testament to the enduring appeal of beloved franchises and the power of consistent high-quality storytelling.
I recently had the chance to preview Sony Pictures’ newest release, “Fly Me to the Moon,” from Apple’s stable. Starring the charismatic duo of Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum, this space-age romantic comedy promises a fun-filled ride. However, despite an impressive cast and visually stunning sets, early projections suggest that the film may only manage to pull in around $10 million during its opening weekend. That’s quite a disappointment for a production reportedly carrying a hefty price tag of $100 million.
The studios are optimistic that Greg Berlanti’s retro film will last longer in theaters than average Hollywood productions, as they believe the older audience this movie is aimed at tends to wait before watching new releases.
At the U.S. box office, Sony’s film “Anyone But You” started off modestly with weak ticket sales but ultimately brought in an impressive $88.3 million. However, due to its relatively low production expenses, this movie didn’t need to reach such heights to be considered a success.
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2024-07-18 21:39