John Krasinski's thriller sequel 'A Quiet Place Part II' opened over the Memorial Day weekend to a pandemic-best US$48.4 million, according to studio estimates Sunday. Including the Monday holiday, the studio forecasts the film will gross $58.5 million in North America.
NEW YORK -- Moviegoing increasingly looks like it didn't die during the pandemic. It just went into hibernation.
Many studios have trotted out hybrid release plans during the pandemic, debuting films simultaneously in the home. The Walt Disney Co. did that this weekend with its live-action PG-13 Cruella De Vil prequel, "Cruella," making it available to Disney+ subscribers for $30. In theatres, it grossed $21.3 million, Disney said, and an estimated $26.4 million over the four-day weekend. "Cruella" also added $16.1 million in 29 international territories.
"That `Quiet Place Part II' did so well makes a strong case that a theatrical-first release for a big movie is the way to go," Dergarabedian said. "This is the best possible news for an industry that's been dealing with probably the most profoundly challenging chapter in the history of the movie theatre."
"A Quiet Place Part II" had already had its red-carpet premiere in March last year, and spent some of its marketing budget. But it opened remarkably in line with predictions of how many tickets it would sell before the onset of the pandemic.
In the end, "A Quiet Place Part II" performed a lot like how the first one did. That 2018 hit, which ultimately grossed $340 million globally on a $17 million budget, launched with $50.2 million in North American ticket sales. Sequels usually do better than the original but "Part II" had far more challenges due to pandemic.
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