Football horror movie produced by Jordan Peele, titled 'Him', accrues $2 million during Thursday previews
In the world of cinema, the past week has been a bustling one, with several new releases and returning favourites making their mark at the box office. Here's a rundown of some of the highlights.
"Downton Abbey: Grand Finale" has had a strong start, grossing $25.3 million in its first week. However, it experienced a 16% decrease in Thursday night football previews compared to its opening night, earning $1.38 million.
Meanwhile, the football horror movie "Him," produced by Jordan Peele, made an impressive $2 million from first watch previews that began at 2 p.m. on Thursday. The film, starring Marlon Wayans, Julia Fox, and Tyriq Withers, is expected to open in the mid-teen millions this weekend.
"Speak No Evil" made a strong debut with $11.4M in its first frame, while "The Long Walk" opened to $11.7M. "The Long Walk" made $1.3 million from movies previews a week ago, and its total gross now stands at $16.4 million.
"Toy Story," celebrating its 30th anniversary, saw a reissue that grossed $4.4 million, a decrease of 33% from its Thursday night football previews. The lifetime cumulative gross of the beloved animated film is now $227.6 million.
In the realm of horror, "Conjuring: Last Rites" has seen a 68% decrease in its second week, with a total gross of $138.2 million. It made $1.56 million from first watch previews, a 8% decrease compared to its opening week.
Lastly, "Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle," a popular anime film, has grossed $87.4 million in its first week. It earned $2.6 million from first watch previews, a 29% decrease from Wednesday. The film is expected to earn between $14M-$21M in its second weekend.
As for audience ratings, "Downton Abbey: Grand Finale" had a 59% rating last night, while "Him" has a 30% rating on IMDb.
This week's box office landscape is a testament to the diverse range of films appealing to various audiences. Stay tuned for more updates on the latest cinematic happenings!
