Twisters Opens Huge With Biggest Opening Weekend For A Disaster Movie Ever

As a huge fan of disaster movies and a witness to the evolution of this genre over the decades, I am absolutely thrilled by the impressive box office performance of Twisters. The opening weekend earnings of $80.5 million in North America are a testament to the enduring appeal of natural disaster films.


As a longtime movie enthusiast and someone who has seen more than my fair share of disaster films, I can confidently say that Twisters took the cinema world by storm this past weekend. The sheer power and intensity of this natural disaster movie left me utterly captivated, and it seems that I wasn’t alone in my reaction. With a staggering $80.5 million box office haul in North America alone, Twisters set a new record for the biggest opening-weekend earnings for any natural disaster film in cinematic history, unadjusted for inflation. This is an impressive feat that speaks volumes about the quality and impact of this movie on audiences. The combination of breathtaking special effects, compelling storyline, and top-notch acting made Twisters a must-see experience for me, and I have no doubt that it will continue to leave audiences in awe for a long time to come.

In the past, Rolan Emmerich’s “The Day After Tomorrow” held the title for the largest opening weekend box office, earning a impressive $68.44 million when it premiered in 2004.

In the first three spots for box office starts in North America during 2024 are Dune: Part II with $82.5 million, Inside Out 2 bringing in $154.2 million, and Twisters following closely behind with a strong opening. Gozilla x Kong: The New Empire, which previously held the fifth position after making $80 million during its debut weekend, is now in fourth place as a result of Twisters’ impressive start.

Twisters is a sequel to the 1996 movie Twister, featuring the late Bill Paxton and Helen Hunt in the lead roles. This earlier film was also a huge hit, raking in $82 million during its first weekend in North America (equivalent to $145 million today) in North America alone. Globally, it grossed an impressive $992 million throughout its theatrical run (approximately $1.6 billion today). Twisters, however, did not achieve the same level of success financially.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Twisters is performing exceptionally well domestically with impressive box office earnings. However, its revenue from international markets has not met expectations, totaling only $42.7 million thus far.

As a movie enthusiast with a deep appreciation for authentic storytelling and unique perspectives, I find Lee Isaac Chung’s approach to filmmaking truly intriguing. Having grown up watching movies that heavily relied on moral lessons or social messages, I can’t help but be drawn to his belief that films should simply be about the human experience.

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2024-07-22 17:09