Universal's latest release, Twisters, is crushing expectations in North American theaters with its spectacular success.
The American disaster film, which is a standalone sequel to 1996's disaster epic Twister, was released on Friday, July 19, 2024, in North America.
Taking the box office by storm, the movie collected a whopping $80.5 million at the domestic box office in its opening weekend.
However, since its international release on July 10, Twisters has struggled to make a significant impact at the global box office.
Over the weekend, the film has collected $27.1 across 76 territories, contributing to a total overall earnings of $42 million worldwide.
Twisters, whose total budget is $155-200 million, has grossed $123.2 million to date.
The movie has earned $5.5 million in the UK, $2.5 million in Mexico, $2 million in Australia, and $1.9 million in France.
As reported by the theater owners to The New York Times, the film has taken over the domestic box office for a variety of reasons, including notably the absence of natural disaster movies from the market and a smart cast, pairing Glen Powell, a rising star with broad appeal, alongside Daisy Edgar-Jones, who is a favorite among young women.
Twisters, which is directed by Lee Issac Chung, features an ensemble cast that includes Daisy Edgar-Jones, Glen Powell, Anthony Ramos, and Brandon Perea.
