Sony’s first R-rated comic book movie Kraven the hunter The film, which topped the box office on Friday with $4.7 million, flopped at the domestic box office and even trailed its sister film mrs webb.
At this rate, the film is expected to finish in third place with $10 million to $12 million, one of the worst openings for a movie based on a Marvel Comics character. Elektra Earlier, the figure was $12.4 million, not adjusted for inflation.
Friday’s haul included a preview of $2.2 million.
Critics rated the film highly, while audiences gave it a CinemaScore of C.
RequireThe antihero movie starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson isn’t cheap, costing $110 million instead of the original $90 million due to pandemic and strike-related delays. Its release date has also been pushed back several times. Russell Crowe, Ariana DeBose, Fred Hechinger and Alessandro Nivola co-star JC Chandor’s action thriller about the lynched son of a Russian gangster with incredible powers.
Require More bad news for Sony ahead mrs webb Because it’s trying to tap into the hundreds of Spider-Man-related characters it owns the rights to. Sony insiders are positioning the film as an R-rated action film, similar to ” John Wickcompared to comic book movies.
Another new major studio release over the weekend, Lord of the Rings: War of the Rohirrim is vying for fifth or sixth place at around $5 million. Warner Bros. and New Line’s animated story takes place long before the events Lord of the Ringss. The film received a B in CinemaScore.
elsewhere, moana 2 and evil Continue to turn the tide and climb the domestic rankings. Gladiator II Weekend revenue increased by 19% compared with the same period last year. this Moana The sequel hopes to add another $27 million to its coffers, followed by evil Estimated at $22.2 million.
