As we approach the long weekend, it was expected that Universal’s “Wolf Man” remake would take the top spot on the domestic box office charts. However, Sony’s “One of Them Days,” an adult comedy featuring Keke Palmer and SZA, could have the final say in this competition.
The movie “One of Them Days” had a stronger-than-anticipated start, landing at position #2, earning $11.6 million over the weekend and an estimated $14 million throughout the four-day holiday period. With a modest budget of $14 million, this critically acclaimed comedy is on track to become a significant financial success for Sony. In contrast, “Wolf Man” underperformed expectations, debuting in third place with weekend earnings of $10.5 million and an estimated total of $12 million including the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday. Given its production cost of only $25 million, this is likely a welcome news for the studio as critics and audiences were not particularly fond of the horror remake. The film received a “C-” from CinemaScore and 53% on Rotten Tomatoes.
In summary, this past MLK weekend was one of the least busy for movie theaters, with approximately $100 million earned across all films combined. Neither new releases, “Wolf Man” or “One of Them Days,” managed to unseat the current box office leader, Disney’s “The Lion King: Mufasa.” Last weekend, it had been dethroned by Lionsgate’s “Den of Thieves 2: Pantera,” but it regained its position this weekend with earnings of $11.9 million over the weekend and an estimated $15.5 million through Monday. These ticket sales represent one of the smallest first-place hauls for the MLK holiday period. Following a slower than usual start before Christmas, “The Lion King: Mufasa” has experienced a turnaround in its box office performance, earning $209.8 million domestically and $588.4 million worldwide to date.
As a movie critic, I’m thoroughly impressed with “One of Them Days” and eagerly anticipate its growth through word-of-mouth, having earned an encouraging “A-” on CinemaScore and a remarkable 97% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Directed by the talented Lawrence Lamont and produced by the dynamic Issa Rae, this film delves into the lives of two roommates who find themselves in a tight spot when one of their boyfriends makes off with their rent money, leaving them just days to avoid eviction.
In a time where theatrical comedies seem to be on the brink of extinction, it’s refreshing to see Sony, among the few major studios, continuing to nurture this genre. They’ve achieved this by ensuring that their investments remain in sync with current market realities – a smart move indeed!
According to David A. Gross, who heads Franchise Entertainment Research, this opening is outstanding. The three-day earnings are twice the usual for that genre. With a budget of $14 million, the film will be highly profitable once it completes its run in all additional markets.
As a passionate film enthusiast, I’ve been eagerly following Universal’s monster-verse, and the latest addition, “Wolf Man,” hasn’t quite hit the mark internationally, earning $4.83 million across 53 markets, adding to its global total of $15.3 million. In Leigh Whannell’s contemporary retelling of the 1941 classic about a man transformed into a dangerous beast after being bitten by a mysterious predator, Christopher Abbot delivers a chilling performance.
Whannell, known for his work on “Saw” and “Insidious,” was instrumental in turning Universal’s 2020 horror remake “The Invisible Man” into a surprise success, helping to revive the studio’s faltering monster-verse. However, not all attempts have been successful. The 2023 release, “Renfield,” starring Nicolas Cage as Dracula and Nicholas Hoult as his unstable henchman, unfortunately missed the mark, garnering a global gross of $26 million.
Up next in this intriguing saga is director James Wan’s take on the “Creature From the Black Lagoon” remake. Fingers crossed for a thrilling continuation!
According to Gross, Leigh Whannell demonstrates significant skill in the horror genre, yet viewers seem uninterested. It’s a disappointment, but it’s not catastrophic.
More to come…
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2025-01-19 19:46