The box office of this weekend was strange. sinnerA high-budget-live action original horror film has done something that has become quite rare today-HAT succeeded. In the meantime, STar Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the SithPresent A 20-year-old science fiction film returned to dominate in a way. In a strange way, the health insurers show that original films can still be successful and at the same time show how strongly nostalgic comfort food can be in 2025.
Last weekend on April 18, director Ryan Coogler's vampire film sinner Beat the cinemas to inspire reviews and a huge cash return. On the first weekend in the cinemas, the original horror film with R-Rating brought more than $ 55 million over the Easter weekend. And that is only in the United States. It was an impressive transport Even if some tried to downplay it. sinner The production costs around 90 million US dollars without counting marketing, so some feared that the expensive horror film would not be able to achieve one -off or profit. But given his persistent success, I think that these concerns have now disappeared.
On April 28th, Mojo box office reported During his second weekend in theaters, sinner earned $ 45 million. This is only a decline of six percent compared to the opening weekend. This type of small drops is really rare these daysEspecially for a original live action film. And it is almost unknown for horror films that tend to lose dynamics after the first weekend.
In comparison Megan In 2023 – what was a very popular horror film was almost 40 percent on the second weekend. 2018 massively popular Halloween Restart/sequel fell by 58 percent In his second weekend. So yes, live action horror hits rarely fall so little. It is a good sign for WB and Coogler, that sinner will probably have a few long legs in May. The global cash assessment of the film is currently 161 million US dollars.
In the meantime, Revenge of the Sith was released in the cinemas over the weekend and all shocked, earn astonishing $ 42 million worldwideWith more than half that come from the USA alone. This is wild for a film that has been easily accessible for over a decade. The 20-year-old star Wars Continued was the second largest film in the USA, behind it sinnerand published directly in front of Ben Afflecks The accountant 2.
Do people want new ideas or nostalgic re -publications? Yes
Why I find the cash results of this weekend is so strange that you can easily use the same numbers to argue about very different ideas.
You can point this out Revenge of the Sith'S Big Transporter and suggests that the audience is less hungry for new films than ever and ready to pay theater ticket prices to see a little from the age of 20. However, you can also indicate this sinner A record -breaking second weekend and suggests that the audience demands new ideas and films. To be honest, I would say that both income is correct. I think people are more likely to see comfort about something new, but there is a demand for fresh films from famous directors with proven track records.
I think people – as always – are good films or to have fun in the theater or both. And it doesn't matter whether the film is old, new, unique or a sequel. The secret is really: make good films that people like. But on the other hand, Minecraft Crossed $ 800 million at the box office this weekend and this film is shit.
Actually, I have no idea what people want. Doesn't matter.
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