Dan Trachtenberg’s film ‘Badlands’ has made a significant impact at the box office, earning $15.6 million on its opening day and forecasted to reach $36-38.5 million by the weekend’s end. This puts it on track for a record opening in the franchise.
‘Badlands’ Achieves Box Office Success
The film is set to secure the highest opening among standalone movies, potentially even surpassing the $38.4 million debut of a previous title in the sci-fi franchise from 2004. Its success is attributed to positive reviews and strong audience reactions.
‘Badlands,’ produced by 20th Century and Disney, has received an A- CinemaScore and outstanding PostTrak ratings, demonstrating its popularity among viewers. The film presents a fresh narrative, continuing a franchise that started with the 1987 classic.
Competition at the Box Office
In second place, Paramount’s film has shown unexpected endurance, estimated to earn about $7.3 million this weekend, bringing its total to $38.8 million. The effective marketing campaign led by Marc Weinstock contributed to its success.
Amazon’s film, depicting the life of a black woman who became Texas’s richest woman due to oil, is also performing well with $4.4 million in its opening, even amidst mixed critiques. Its A+ CinemaScore signifies strong audience engagement.
Challenges for Award Contenders
While several award contenders debuted, many struggled at the box office. The film featuring Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson received a D+ CinemaScore, indicating disappointing audience responses despite critical acclaim.
Another contender, which stars Sydney Sweeney, faces a similar situation. Critics praised Sweeney’s performance, yet the film’s overall reception was mixed. It received a B+ CinemaScore, demonstrating an interesting contrast in audience and critical feedback.
