The twosome are beating their chests to ten-day$135Mtotal.
Typically the audiences for Bollywood movies come out in the first weekend and then fall apart in weekend 2.
It will be interesting to see ifMonkey Manhas any legs off its B+ CinemaScore.
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Keep in mind the predecessor was boosted by its play over the Thanskgiving weekend.
The firstGodzillain 2014 had a 67% second frame drop, so anything lighter is great.
Both results are under their $12M+ projections.
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Theres nothing in the trailer to indicate a connection to the original Richard Donner-directed movie.
Would that even matter or make a difference?
Interesting to note thatMonkey Manhasnt been given a clearance for release in India, where Uni has rights.
Uni doesnt haveMonkey Manin all foreign territories.
Critics hate it at 38% rotten on Rotten Tomatoes, but audiences love it at 96%.
That 3-day was jacked up on mushrooms fromSuper Mario Bros Movie,which rallied its frame to $204.7M.
)Monkey Man(Uni) 3,029 theaters, Fri$4.25M, 3-day$10.5M./Wk 1
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)The First Omen(20th/Dis) 3375 theaters, Fri$3.2M,3-day$8M,Wk 1
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)Someone Like You(Fath) 1800 theaters, Fri$1.65M, 3-day$3.8M/Wk 1
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Hopefully, theres more of a bounce.
Even at that level, Im told Dev Patels feature directorial debut will profit after all downstream revenues.
Again, Uni acquired from the Bron bankruptcy for less than $10M.
Unfortunately, Patel is off the grid on social media.
Fans note the intriguing cultural elements, saying About time Hollywood starts exploring other mythologies.
I always found Indian folklore and mythology super interesting.
Now I cant wait.
Another exclaims, Bollywood plusJohn Wickaction?!
Im loving this!’
Disney saved the move from going to streaming, giving it a theatrical release at 3,375 theaters.
Estimates are around $3M today, and a swing of$8M-$10Mover three days.
including those who feel this film can never reach the heights of the original Richard Donner classic.
Also, the level of conversation on this film is light in terms of engagement levels.
Friday is$2.2M, -59%.
Previews forMonkey Manbegan at 5PM at 2,750 theaters whileFirst Omens started at 7PM.
The pic will continue to have Imax whileMonkey ManandFirst Omenshare PLFs.
For all three, its a battle for the 18-34s mighty dollars.
Uni acquiredMonkey Manfor under $10M whileFirst Omencost Disney in the low $30Ms before P&A.
GxKmade $4.1M yesterday, -11% from Wednesday for first weeks haul of $103.3M at 3,861 theaters.
