As a seasoned moviegoer with over three decades of experience under my belt, I must say that I am both intrigued and concerned by the upcoming release of Kraven the Hunter. Having witnessed the meteoric rise and fall of numerous superhero films, I can’t help but feel a tinge of apprehension when it comes to this Aaron Taylor-Johnson-led adventure.
As a die-hard gamer, I’m super excited about stepping into the world of Kraven the Hunter, hitting US theaters on December 13, 2024. The hype surrounding this film is undeniable, but it might not smash box office records as hard as Madame Web did in Sony’s Spider-Man Universe. In its first six days alone, Madame Web raked in an impressive $25.8 million and eventually grossed a staggering $100.5 million worldwide, all while staying within a $100 million production budget. So, let’s see if Kraven can keep up with that box office magic!
Aaron Taylor-Johnson-led Kraven could flop harder than Madame Web
In simpler terms, Kraven the Hunter is projected to earn around $13 million to $15 million in North American theaters over its first weekend, playing in approximately 3,200 cinemas.
The Dakota Johnson movie brought in earnings significantly lower than Madame Web’s typical weekend take of $15.3 million (as reported by Variety). Critics’ reviews for this film were largely unfavorable, with it currently boasting an 11% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes from 265 reviews. In contrast, the early critic reactions to Kraven the Hunter are not very encouraging. Yet, the creators can be optimistic that positive word-of-mouth could potentially shift the situation.
Those responsible for Kraven the Hunter are likely anticipating improved performance in foreign box office markets as well. Given its $130 million production budget and the common practice of a film’s marketing budget matching production costs, it is crucial for Kraven to gain traction following its initial week of release to become profitable, considering the portion of ticket sales that will be distributed to theater owners.
Initially, projections for Kraven the Hunter’s performance were less optimistic than hoped but not completely dismal. According to SuperHeroHype’s report from late November, the movie was forecasted to earn fewer opening weekend revenues compared to Morbius, which grossed approximately $39 million. Interestingly, as the release date drew nearer, these figures have seemingly deteriorated further.
Originally reported by Tamal Kundu on SuperHeroHype.
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2024-12-11 19:40