As a seasoned movie critic with over three decades of cinematic immersion under my belt, I must say that this weekend’s box office performance has been quite intriguing. The ghost with the most money, “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,” continues to haunt the top spot, while Universal’s “Speak No Evil” is proving to be a talkative contender, earning strong reviews and public approval.
This weekend, “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” continues to be the movie with the biggest earnings at the box office, maintaining its number one position in domestic sales for the second week in a row. Meanwhile, Universal’s horror film “Speak No Evil” is showing a respectable performance as the runner-up, earning approximately $4.9 million from 3,375 locations over Friday and preview screenings.
This film is projected to earn between $10 million and $13 million in its opening weekend, surpassing the pre-weekend earnings of James McAvoy’s previous vehicle. This is an impressive debut for the Blumhouse Productions thriller, considering its modest budget of $15 million. The remake, directed by James Watkins, has received positive reviews and closely resembles the original Danish thriller from two years ago in many scenes. Audience reception is also favorable, with Cinema Score assigning it a B+ grade, which is quite good for a horror movie, as they often receive lower scores.
Over the weekend, it’s expected that “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,” the Tim Burton sequel, will earn the second-highest gross for a September release in history. The film brought in $14.4 million on its first day and is projected to make over $50 million by the end of the weekend. With positive reviews from critics and fans alike, “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” has become a must-see event for moviegoers. Domestically, it has already earned over $150 million, and in just eight days, it has entered the top 10 North American releases of the year, surpassing “It Ends With Us” ($142 million).
Over the upcoming weekend, the conservative media platform Daily Wire is releasing “Am I Racist?”, a prank movie led by Matt Walsh, in 1,517 cinemas. In this film, Walsh, who resembles “Borat”, exposes leaders of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives by disguising himself online. The movie made $1.9 million during Friday screenings and previews, and it’s expected to rank fourth, with a projected opening of $4.6 million. With a budget of $3 million, this is a strong start for the film. We’ll see in the coming days if it can spark conversations and attract viewers beyond Walsh’s fanbase. The movie, which didn’t screen for critics, has received an A grade from its intended audience on CinemaScore.
The online news outlet, Daily Wire, could potentially have a stronger first appearance compared to traditional studios, as Lionsgate’s release of the assassin film “The Killer’s Game” is projected to bring in approximately $1 million during its opening weekend and preview screenings. This long-awaited adaptation by Jay Bonansinga, featuring Dave Bautista, is anticipated to debut below $5 million. Critical reviews are unfavorable, and Cinema Score reported a positive but unenthusiastic B+ after polling ticket buyers. Despite this, Lionsgate has fewer financial investments in “The Killer’s Game” compared to its August disappointments “Borderlands” and “The Crow.” However, the film’s low debut continues a series of underperforming titles for the studio.
Currently, Disney’s “Deadpool & Wolverine” is holding strong in the top five, with a good chance of taking third place after making approximately $1.4 million on Friday. In its eighth week in theaters, this Marvel Studios crossover is nearing the end of its run, but there isn’t much other activity in the movie market. Soon, “Deadpool & Wolverine” will overtake “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” ($620 million) to rank as the 15th highest-grossing domestic release ever. Its next target is “The Avengers” at $623 million.
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2024-09-14 18:46