The reboot of the 1996 film Twisters seems to be off to a promising start, earning around $7 million in preview sales from both Imax/PLF showtimes and early previews. The film, starring Glen Powell and Daisy Edgar Jones, has garnered positive reviews, with a 78% critics score and an impressive 94% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. This reception surpasses that of the original movie, which received lackluster scores of 67% from critics and 58% from audiences.
Initial forecasts predicted a $50 million+ opening for Twisters, but with the film resonating especially well with audiences in the heartland, there is speculation that it could potentially exceed $60 million in its opening weekend. The film’s Wednesday and Thursday preview numbers are already showing promise, potentially surpassing the $6.6 million posted by another film earlier in the summer.
According to RelishMix, Twisters has a significant social media presence, with a combined reach of 341 million across platforms like TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram. The film’s stars, Anthony Ramos, Daisy Edgar-Jones, and Glen Powell, also boast substantial followings, further contributing to the buzz surrounding the movie.
Warner Bros. is handling the overseas distribution of the Twisters reboot, with the film already grossing close to $13 million in 38 markets. An additional 38 markets are set to open this week, including major territories like France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the UK, and China. Projections suggest that the film’s international box office total could reach $45 million or more.
In terms of domestic box office performance, Twisters could potentially join the ranks of successful environmental disaster films like Roland Emmerich’s “The Day After Tomorrow” and “2012”. With these films achieving 3-day openings of $68.7 million and $65.2 million respectively, Twisters has the potential to make a significant impact at the box office.
The success of the Twisters reboot comes as a pleasant surprise, exceeding expectations and garnering positive reviews from both critics and audiences. With a strong social media presence and promising international prospects, the film is poised to make a lasting impression in the realm of disaster cinema.