“Shang-Chi” strong second weekend with $ 31 million +; Dying “smart” – Deadline

Refresh for more analysis and charts With great success comes the pursuit of great chaos for last week’s theatrical experience. On the bright side, the domestic box office continues its rebound during the pandemic with the second weekend of Shang-Chi and the legend of the ten rings income $ 9.7 million in its second Friday, -67% for an estimate of 3 days of $ 31.8 million which is the fourth biggest second weekend for a September release after This ($ 60.1 M), it chapter two ($ 39.6M), and Hotel Transylvania 2 ($ 33.1 million). Disney responds after opening of Marvel’s peak Labor Day peak last weekend of $ 94.6 million, announcing that the remainder of its domestic release list for the year will grace a movie window ranging from 30 to 45 days per photo. Great, right?

But then Universal decides to take a solid franchise sequel that they held during the pandemic, Halloween kills, and go day by day on October 15th. This comes on top of the news that Paramount CEO and largely windows-abiding theatrical Jim Gianopulos is leaving the studio as ViacomCBS doubles up on streaming service Paramount +. Seriously, what’s going on? Does the city think we’re going to sit on our sofas and watch our cell phones for all eternity? The big screen is the conservation of excellent products, do not you understand? How should we sift through a sea of ​​titles on streaming menus if we don’t yet know what’s great?

Warner Bros. who transformed the post-Labor Day framework into a successful one, starting with 2017 This (with an opening of $ 123.4 million), and has gone on to dominate it with horror films like it chapter two ($ 91 million) and The nun ($ 53.8M), will have to expect to regain his reign this weekend next year with Stephen King’s New Line adaptation Lot of Salem, because this weekend, the inspiration Daria Argento by James Wan Smart via New Line doesn’t quite cut it with a $ 5.5 million theatrical debut by Warner Bros. after a $ 2 million Friday. The photo is primed for slot # 2. While we can always count on HBO Max to siphon off the big bucks, this title actually split audiences with a C CinemaScore and worse yet, 59% positive PostTrak releases and a definite 38% recommendation despite most reviews giving the photo a 77% score of fresh rotten tomatoes. The movie ended in a big twist, so it was difficult for WarnerMedia to market the movie, and if you dive deep into the reviews, you find the photo to be gory. Lindsey Bahr of The Associated Press says “If you have to see Smart, a theater could honestly be the best bet. That way, at least, you can laugh in total shock with your fellow theatergoers “while also calling the title Wan a” blissfully humorless and offensive sadistic film that fails to capture any sort of emotion. genuine or making meaningful statements about the trauma. “Eeeks. Wan and Warner Bros. easily got out of this blunder; it’s already in production on Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom. If you are here at TIFF you cannot watch the movie on your phone as HBO Max is not available in the country. Visit Cineplex to view it or rent it in PVOD here. Smart, I heard it cost $ 40 million before P&A and was a co-production between Starlight and New Line.

Smart attracted 68% of 18-34 year olds, with distressed moviegoers coming out during the pandemic, leaned at 57% men and 68% over 25. The diversity distribution was 42% Caucasian, 25% Latino, 18% Black, and 15% Asian / Other. Peak’s best ticket sales were in the west and south, with LA venues dominating the top ten with two from San Antonio.

Focus Features has Paul Schrader done in black The card counter which, after its launch in Venice, is certified 86% fresh on rotten tomatoes. The photo, which is placed at row # 7, is set to make $ 1.05M in 580 locations in 127 markets for a movie theater average of $ 1.8,000 after a Friday of $ 420,000. The film is out of a 17 day window and has had a few OK tours in New York, LA, Phoenix, San Diego, and Austin. While the arthouse doesn’t scream back, it’s a notable take for Focus’s limited release currently in less than 1K theaters, just behind their documentary Anthony Bourdain. Roadrunner which opened to nearly $ 2 million in 927 theaters and ended at $ 5.2 million. Schrader nominated for an Oscar First reformed During the summer of 2018, the platform’s release opened at $ 97.5,000 in four theaters over Memorial Day weekend and was eventually closed in the US at $ 3.4 million. of dollars.

Sony Affirm had the title based on the faith of the producers Kendrick Brothers, Show me the father who did $ 275K Friday on his way to a $ 750K take from 1073 locations. No review yet, but those who watched it liked it with 88% on PostTrak and 67% recommendation. The photo biased 53% guys, 71% over 35 and 52% over 45 with 63% Caucasians, 15% Black, 17% Asians / other and 5% Latinos. Pic played in the denominational tracks of the Midwest and the South with the strongest draw in the Southeast. The film directed by Rick Altizer presents compelling stories interspersed with inspiring truths about the fatherhood of God.

1.) Shang-Chi (Say) 4,300 theaters Fri $ 9.7 M (-67%), 3 days $ 31.8 million (-58%), Total: $ 141.6M/ Week 2

2.) Smart (NL) 3,485 cinemas Fri $ 2 million/3 days $ 5.5 million/ Week 1

3.) free guy (20th) 3,650 theaters (-235) / fri $ 1.47M (-30%) / 3 days $ 5.2 million (-41%) / Total $ 101.2 million/ Week 5

4.) fellow (Uni) 3,279 (-290) cinemas / fri $ 1.38M (-52%) / 3 days $ 4.25 million (-59%) / Total $ 47.4M/ Week 3

5.) Jungle cruise (Dis) 2,800 (-275) cinemas / fri $ 571K (-36%) / 3 days $ 2.2 million (-45%) / Total $ 109.6M/ Week 7

6.) Paw Patrol (By) 2,820 (-184) cinemas / Fri $ 490K (-50%) / 3 days $ 1.87M (-53%) / Total $ 34.2 million/ Week 4

7.) Card counter (Jib) 580 cinemas / Fri $ 420K/3 days $ 1.05M/ Week 1

8.) Don’t breathe 2 (Sony) 1,708 (-468) theaters, Fri $ 320K (-47%)/3 days $ 1.02M (-56%)/Total / $ 30.1 M / Week 5

9.) Show me the father (Sony) 1,073 theaters / Fri $ 275K /3 days $ 750K/ Week 1