Global Box Office: 'Twisters' Set to Surpass $100 Million Mark By Weekend Close – Preview

Entertainment | July 16, 2024, 5:04 p.m.

The highly anticipated sequel, Twisters, a new chapter in the beloved franchise created by Amblin and Michael Crichton, is set to make a powerful impact at the box office in the U.S. and Canada this weekend with an estimated $50M debut. This impressive figure surpasses the original film's opening weekend earnings of $41M back in 1996. With $12.5M already generated from international markets, Twisters is poised for global success as it expands to 38 additional territories, including key markets like France, Germany, and China. Universal and Warner Bros are collaborating on the distribution of Twisters, a reverse strategy from the first film's release. The film has garnered strong pre-sales and early screenings, showcasing studio confidence in its potential success. As audiences eagerly anticipate the upcoming release of Twisters, industry experts predict a promising box office performance that could rival some of the biggest blockbuster hits of the summer.