‘Twisters’ matches ‘Oppenheimer’ $80.5 million in surprise opening weekend success

“Twisters” has twirled its approach to an enormous opening weekend, smashing expectations by bringing in $80.5 million. For context, Oppenheimer introduced in $80.5 million when it opened on the identical weekend in 2023.

The stellar efficiency of the movie, a sequel to the 1996 catastrophe epic “Tornado,” could also be as a consequence of the truth that it seems to be genuinely well liked by audiences; as of publishing, the movie has a 92 p.c viewers rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

Nevertheless, whereas a overview of the film by the The Atlantic begged readers to “Please See Twisters in Theaters,” Mashable’s personal Kristy Puchko was lower than impressed with the flick, calling it “a wobbly trip that leaves disappointment in its wake.”

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The shock success of “Twisters,” which was solely projected to generate as much as $55 million on opening weekend, was additionally probably buoyed by the enchantment of its rising stars Glen Powell and Daisy Edgar-Jones. The duo have powered by spectacular press tour to advertise the film, together with going head-to-head in a Sizzling Ones match up.

The $80.5 million opening of “Twisters” is the third-biggest opening weekend of the 12 months behind “Inside Out 2” ($154 million) and “Dune: Half Two” ($82 million).