Paramount’s prequel, A Quiet Place: Day One, is set to break a franchise record with a preview night earning between $5M-$6M. This figure surpasses the earnings of the previous two movies directed by John Krasinski. The prequel, helmed and written by Michael Sarnoski, delves into the origins of the aliens with acute hearing that invaded Earth. Starring Lupita Nyong’o, Joseph Quinn, Alex Wolff, and Djimon Hounsou, the movie has garnered positive reviews with an 86% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
Box Office Predictions
Despite the strong preview night performance, industry experts predict a weekend gross of over $40M for A Quiet Place: Day One. As a genre film, there is a possibility of it being front-loaded in terms of box office earnings. The first movie in the franchise earned $50.2M in a 3-day weekend, with previews contributing 23% to its Friday earnings. The second installment earned $47.5M in its 3-day weekend, with previews making up 25% of its Friday earnings. It remains to be seen if A Quiet Place: Day One can hit the $50M mark in its opening weekend.
Competition and Comparison
In comparison, Kevin Costner’s Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1 is facing a more modest opening weekend, with an estimated $1M-$1.5M in earnings. The slowburn nature of the film suggests that its success should be evaluated over its first ten days rather than just the opening weekend. Critical reviews for the movie are at 41% on Rotten Tomatoes, placing it above some of Costner’s other projects such as The Postman and Waterworld, but below his acclaimed films like Open Range and Dances With Wolves.
Regarding competition, Disney/Pixar’s highly anticipated sequel, Inside Out 2, is projected to dominate the weekend box office with earnings between $55M-$60M. The success of this sequel is evident as it crossed the $400M mark in just 13 days of release, outpacing the performance of previous animated hits like Barbie. Inside Out 2 is on track to join the billion-dollar club, marking a significant milestone for the film industry.
A Quiet Place: Day One’s record-breaking preview night sets a promising tone for its box office run, with industry projections hinting at a strong opening weekend performance. While facing tough competition from other releases, the prequel’s unique storyline and positive reception among audiences position it as a strong contender in the current cinematic landscape.