Twisters' Immersive 4DX Experience Drives $80.5M Opening Weekend Box Office Success

Oklahoma, Oklahoma United States of America
Directed by Lee Isaac Chung, stars Daisy Edgar-Jones and Glen Powell.
Immersive 4DX screenings contributed to the film's success.
Movie surpassed initial expectations by about $30 million.
Twisters made $80.5 million in ticket sales during its opening weekend.
Twisters' Immersive 4DX Experience Drives $80.5M Opening Weekend Box Office Success

Twisters, a standalone sequel to the 1996 classic film of the same name, has taken the box office by storm. The movie, directed by Lee Isaac Chung and starring Daisy Edgar-Jones as Kate Cooper and Glen Powell as Tyler Owens, has been making waves with its immersive 4DX screenings. These advanced cinematic experiences have contributed significantly to the film's impressive box office performance.

According to reports, Twisters made $80.5 million in ticket sales during its opening weekend from 4,151 theaters in North America. This figure surpassed initial expectations by about $30 million and marks the biggest opening of a live-action movie yet this summer.

The success of Twisters can be attributed to several factors. Firstly, it is a sequel to a beloved film that has stood the test of time. The original Twister, directed by Jan de Bont and starring Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton, was a financial hit when it was released in 1996.

Secondly, the movie's immersive presentation format in 4DX has been a major draw for audiences. These advanced cinematic experiences offer seat-shaking and wind effects that enhance the viewing experience and make audiences feel like they are right in the middle of a tornado.

Thirdly, Twisters has received mixed but mostly positive reviews from critics. Audiences have given it an enthusiastic A- CinemaScore and 4.5 stars on PostTrak. Additionally, Glen Powell's performance as Tyler Owens has been identified as a main draw for the film by 24% of moviegoers polled by PostTrack.

Despite its success, Twisters has faced some online discourse and debate about its lack of an explicit political or social agenda. However, this does not come as a surprise given the movie's focus on providing a compelling and interesting story with broad appeal.

Twisters cost $155 million to produce and promote. Its soundtrack, which features popular artists like Luke Combs, Bailey Zimmerman, Tucker Wetmore, Lainey Wilson, Tyler Childers, Thomas Rhett and Miranda Lambert among others, has already garnered over 75 million streams.

The movie's success is a testament to the power of storytelling and the enduring appeal of disaster movies. It serves as a reminder that sometimes all it takes to captivate audiences is an immersive experience that transports them to another world.


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Twisters 4DX Screenings Powered Box Office Blockbuster

Variety Rebecca Rubin Monday, 22 July 2024 15:22
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    • Twisters is a standalone sequel to the 1996 hit Twister.
    • Glen Powell appears as Tyler Owens, a famous social media storm chaser known as the 'Tornado Wrangler'.
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    The author makes several statements in the article that are supported by facts and data. There are no explicit fallacies found in the text. However, there is an appeal to authority when Shawn Robbins' opinion is quoted about the ingredients contributing to the film's success. This does not affect the overall score significantly as it does not detract from the validity of the information presented.
    • ][Shawn Robbins, founder of Box Office Theory] Relatable characters, rural settings, a mix of spectacle, fun, and heart are just a few ingredients contributing to the film's success with people from a wide variety of lifestyles and backgrounds.[/]
    • [Mike Barstow, executive VP of the Nebraska-based Main Street Theatres] It's a classic, fun summer blockbuster in every sense. Yes, it's a sequel. But audiences realized that it could stand on its own. It wasn't trying to push out the same story.[
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The Greatest Disaster Movies of All Time

The Hollywood Reporter Richard Newby Monday, 22 July 2024 17:41
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    • The article discusses the top 11 disaster movies of all time.
    • Disaster films first emerged as a distinct genre in the 1970s with Airport (1970).
    • Notable stars have often led disaster films, along with talented supporting actors or Old Hollywood icons.
    • Disaster films fell out of fashion in the 1980s due to high-concept blockbusters but rose again in the 1990s.
    • Lee Isaac Chung’s Twisters is a standalone sequel to the 1996 hit Twister, which helped relaunch disaster movies in the 1990s.
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‘Twisters’ whips up $80.5 million at box office, while ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ looms

The Associated Press News Sunday, 21 July 2024 15:15
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    • Twisters made $80.5 million in ticket sales from 4151 theaters in North America
    • Universal estimates Twisters exceeded initial expectations by about $30 million
    • Twisters is the biggest opening of a live-action movie yet this summer
    • Jim Orr, who heads distribution for Universal, expressed excitement over Twisters’ performance and its over-indexing between coasts
    • Michael O’Leary, the president and CEO of the National Association of Theatre Owners, believes word of mouth on Twisters will be exceptional
    • Twisters cost $155 million to produce and promote
    • The soundtrack for Twisters has over 75 million streams with popular artists like Luke Combs, Bailey Zimmerman, Tucker Wetmore, Lainey Wilson, Tyler Childers, Thomas Rhett and Miranda Lambert
    • Twisters received mixed but mostly positive reviews from critics
    • Audiences gave Twisters an enthusiastic A- CinemaScore and 4.5 stars on PostTrak
    • 24% of moviegoers polled by PostTrack identified actor Glen Powell as a main draw for the film
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    • “We had big aspirations for it to begin with, and it certainly exceeded those.”
    • “This is just further evidence that when you create something that’s compelling and interesting and has broad appeal, that all across the country people will show up.”
    • “We could be looking at a weekend where people want to go see two blockbusters back to back. It’ll give that second weekend of Barbenheimer a run for its money.”
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Is ‘Twisters’ In 4DX Worth It? Why The Screening Experience Is Going Viral

Forbes Magazine Monica Mercuri Monday, 22 July 2024 00:00
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    • Twisters (2024) is a sequel and standalone story to the 1996 classic Twisters.
    • Daisy Edgar-Jones stars as Kate Cooper in the new installment.
    • Anthony Ramos plays Javi, Kate’s former college friend.
    • Glen Powell appears as Tyler Owens, a famous social media storm chaser known as the ‘Tornado Wrangler.’
    • Haunted by a devastating encounter with a tornado, Kate Cooper gets lured back to the open plains by her friend, Javi, to test a groundbreaking new tracking system.
    • As storm season intensifies, Kate, Tyler and their competing teams find themselves in a fight for their lives as multiple systems converge over central Oklahoma.
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