Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One Shatters Opening Weekend Records with $80M; Global Launch Predicted to Exceed $200M+

Paramount/Skydance’s latest installment in the Mission: Impossible franchise, Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One, has set a new record for the franchise with its 5-day opening domestic gross of $80 million. This surpasses the previous best 5-day opening held by Mission: Impossible II, which earned $78.8 million over Memorial Day weekend in 2000. The film also holds the 3-day record, with Mission: Impossible – Fallout grossing $61.2 million in 2018.

Dead Reckoning is currently projected to earn $56.2 million at 4,327 theaters, including Imax and PLF auditoriums. This marks director Christopher McQuarrie’s third time directing a Mission movie, following Rogue Nation in 2015 and Fallout. In fact, McQuarrie is also set to direct Dead Reckoning Part Two, although production on the film has been temporarily halted due to the SAG-AFTRA strike.

Despite facing competition from Disney/Lucasfilm’s Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, which grossed $83.8 million over its Friday-Tuesday run, Dead Reckoning has received positive reviews, with a 96% certified fresh rating. It has also garnered excellent audience scores, including an A CinemaScore and 5 Stars Posttrak. This positive reception is expected to help the film perform well overseas, with a global launch of $200 million or more being a possibility.

Comparing it to Mission: Impossible – Fallout, which had a worldwide debut of $247.8 million, including a strong start of $74 million in China, early figures suggest that Dead Reckoning is already earning over $22 million in China. This indicates that the film is off to a promising start in the international market.

The success of Dead Reckoning can be attributed to its positive word of mouth. Despite initial concerns about its $15.5 million opening day (including previews) and rival estimates of a $70 million 5-day total, the film has exceeded expectations. On Saturday, it earned $21.3 million, representing a 28% increase from Friday’s $16.7 million. Sunday’s figures are projected to show a slight decrease of 15%, with an estimated $18.1 million. Overall, Dead Reckoning has performed in line with previous Mission movies, showcasing the enduring popularity of the franchise.

In addition to the success of Dead Reckoning, Angels Studios’ anti-child trafficking thriller, Sound of Freedom, is also faring well at the box office. The film is expected to earn an estimated $24.7 million in its second weekend, marking a significant 26% increase from its previous weekend. This brings its total earnings to $83.2 million at 3,265 theaters. Sound of Freedom, starring Jim Caviezel, is on track to surpass the $100 million mark.

Overall, the box office is seeing strong performances from both Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One and Sound of Freedom, indicating a positive trend for the film industry.

What impact did competition from Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny have on Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One’s opening weekend earnings

Llion in its opening weekend, Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One has managed to make a strong impact at the domestic box office. The film has set a new record for the franchise, raking in an impressive $80 million in its first five days. This surpasses the previous best 5-day opening held by Mission: Impossible II, which earned $78.8 million back in 2000 during Memorial Day weekend.

Not only does Dead Reckoning hold the 5-day record, but it also holds the 3-day record for the Mission: Impossible series. In 2018, Mission: Impossible – Fallout made a solid $61.2 million in its opening weekend. This latest installment is on track to earn around $56.2 million, showcasing its popularity among audiences.

Directed by Christopher McQuarrie, who has previously helmed Rogue Nation in 2015 and Fallout in 2018, Dead Reckoning is the third Mission movie under his direction. McQuarrie is also set to direct the highly anticipated Dead Reckoning Part Two, although production has hit a roadblock due to the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike.

While facing stiff competition from Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, which generated $83.8 million in its opening weekend, Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One has managed to hold its own and captivate viewers. With its impressive box office numbers and the anticipation building for the next installment, the Mission: Impossible franchise continues to be a powerhouse in the action genre.