Dev Patel’s Monkey Man Takes Lead Over First Omen in Thursday Night Previews
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Overview
Universal/Monkeypaw’s action film Monkey Man, featuring Dev Patel in the lead, had a successful start in Thursday night previews, grossing an impressive $1.4 million, surpassing the $725,000 earned by 20th Century Studios’ First Omen.
Monkey Man vs. First Omen
Monkey Man’s previews began at 5 PM and were showcased in 2,750 theaters, while First Omen’s previews commenced at 7 PM. Both films are projected to earn more than $12 million, indicating a positive response from the audiences.
Godzilla x Kong Continues Dominance
Legendary and Warner Bros’ Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire has crossed the $100 million milestone after a successful run. The film is anticipated to retain the top spot in its second weekend, with a projected earnings of over $32 million. While Monkey Man and First Omen will battle it out for the 18-34 demographic, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire will continue to attract audiences, including IMAX viewers.
Review Statistics
Review scores indicate positive feedback for both Monkey Man and First Omen. Monkey Man has achieved an impressive 85% certified fresh rating, while First Omen is rated 81% fresh. The former is screening in 3,029 venues, while the latter has a presence in 3,375 theaters.
Comparisons and Acquisitions
In terms of previews, Monkey Man draws similarities to Focus Features’ The Northman, which earned $1.35 million in previews before yielding a total of $12.2 million over the weekend. Another comparable film is Universal’s Violent Night, which collected $1.1 million during previews, $4.87 million on its opening day, and $13.4 million during its three-day run. Monkey Man was acquired by Universal for under $10 million, while First Omen was brought by Disney for a reported sum in the low $30 millions, excluding marketing expenses.
Other Box Office Updates
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire generated $4.1 million on Thursday, seeing an 11% decline from Wednesday and a total first-week collection of $103.3 million. Sony’s Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire secured the second position for the week, collecting $22.1 million in its second weekend, with $1.3 million earned on Thursday. The movie’s two-week accumulate now stands at $79.9 million.
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