Like meteorologists and storms, box office forecasters have many tools at their disposal to predict how a movie will perform when it hits theaters. But sometimes the weather is unpredictable – and sometimes, too, like tornadoa movie can bring Ton More money than expected.
According to Variety, tornado It grossed $81.25 million in its opening weekend, well above expectations of $50-55 million; though it wasn’t close to the best opening of the year (Brain Teasers 2also the highest-grossing film so far this year), which is very close to the second-biggest opening of 2024 (Dune: Part 2which grossed $82 million in its opening weekend).
what is the reason behind tornado” Surprising success beyond the rabid fans of the 1996 original and/or current Glen Powell? “Variety” interviewed theater owners in the Midwest——tornado Located in Oklahoma, Oklahoma City is tornadohighest-grossing theaters on its opening weekend – noting the film’s blend of blockbuster fun and real-life storm dangers.
As expected, the film performs exceptionally well in 4DX mode, with the auditorium seats “shaking, vibrating, and sometimes spraying water in sync with the action unfolding on the screen.” All you need is a wind machine and it’s like you’re really in the movie.
and Deadpool and Wolverine Coming out this Friday, tornado There will be some significant competition. But it has almost recouped its $155 million budget worldwide and will continue to attract audiences even if it lags behind the Marvel team. Can Tornado 2 (or it will be Tornado 3?
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