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89% Blade Runner 2049

46% The Mountain Between Us

85% It

58% My Little Pony: The Movie

50% Kingsman: The Golden Circle
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‘Blade Runner 2049' Fades to $31.5 Million Opening Weekend

”Blade Runner 2049" is heading for a downbeat $31.5 million opening weekend at 4,058 sites in North America.

Sunday's estimated result throws serious doubt onto what had been high hopes for a box office success story. In one of the most surprising turnarounds in recent years, ”Blade Runner 2049" fell far short of expectations, which had been in the $45 million to $50 million range at the start of the weekend amid stellar reviews, strong advance ticket sales, and the revered status of 1982's original ”Blade Runner."

Instead, the film grossed only a moderate $12.7 million on Friday, including $4 million from Thursday night previews. Saturday saw an 11% decline to $11.4 million and Sunday's projected total was $7.4 million.

The key factors for the under-performance were the movie's 163-minute running time — which limits the number of showings each day — plus far less traction among younger moviegoers than anticipated.

”The core of enthusiastic and loyal ‘Blade Runner' fans were over 25 and predominantly male and propelled the film as expected to the top spot, but a lengthy running time and lesser interest among females made it tougher for the film to reach the original weekend box office projections," said Paul Dergarabedian, senior media analyst with comScore.

According to PostTrack, males over 25 represented 50% of the audience and females over 25 were 27%, while males under 25 represented 15% of moviegoers and females under 25 were 8%.

Warner Bros. is handling domestic distribution on ”Blade Runner 2049," starring Ryan Gosling and Harrison Ford, through its output deal with Alcon Entertainment. Financed by Alcon and Sony and laden with special effects, the film carries a $150 million price tag. Denis Villeneuve helms the sequel film, which is set in a bleak 2049 Los Angeles with Gosling starring as an LAPD officer dealing with replicants seeking freedom.

Warner Bros. domestic distribution president Jeff Goldstein said ”Blade Runner 2049" had fallen short of expectations in mid-sized and smaller markets along with the South and Midwest.

”We did well in the major and high-profile markets," he added.

Fox's opening of survival drama ”The Mountain Between Us," starring Idris Elba and Kate Winslet, was the weekend's runner-up, coming in slightly below projections with a moderate $10.1 million at 3,088 venues. Based on the Charles Martin novel, the film stars Elba as a surgeon and Winslet as a journalist who are left stranded together following a plane crash. Reviews have been mixed, earning the film a 46% score on Rotten Tomatoes.

Lionsgate's animated ”My Little Pony" trotted in with a modest $8.8 million at 2,528 locations, slightly above forecasts. Based on the Hasbro toys and TV series, the movie's voice cast includes Emily Blunt, Kristin Chenoweth, Uzo Aduba, and Sia.

The fifth weekend of New Line's blockbuster ”It" showed plenty of staying power in third place with $9.6 million at 3,197 sites. It will close the weekend with $305 million domestically plus $298.8 million internationally to top the $600 million worldwide mark.

Fox's third weekend of ”Kingsman: The Golden Circle" and Universal's second weekend of ”American Made" were battling for fifth place with about $8.1 million each, followed by Warner's third weekend of ”The Lego Ninjago Movie" with $6.8 million. Focus Features' expansion of Judi Dench's ”Victoria & Abdul" came in eighth with $4.1 million at 732 locations.

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[Slayven]

Damn were they late AS FUCK with the pony movie

The mountain between us enjoyed the Bronson Bump (RIP)

 

[Dice//]

Most importantly, Blade Runner won
*insertavatarquote*

 

[CelestialWolfZX]

Shouldn't it be Mountains between #1 and #3?

 

[Window]

What's the international performance like for Blade Runner?

 

[Adam Sadler]

Haven't had a chance to see Blade Runner but I will try to this week

 

[Sgt. Kabukiman]

BR will find its audience with the home release. And then will go on to reach classic status when the fifth cut of the film is released twenty years from now on Mindflix. Which will lead to a third movie directed by Brett Ratner Jr because fuck you.

 

[BeardyChan]

Bigger story is how is Flatliners still in 2500+ theaters?

Seeing BR 2049 today so I'm doing my part.

 

[N7.Angel]

Fucking Blade Runner opened below Power Ranger, sometimes, I can't get people XD.

 

[kevin1025]

I have a free pass to My Little Pony. I'm tempted to see this thing.

 

[OrangeAtlas]

Bigger story is how is Flatliners still in 2500+ theaters?

Seeing BR 2049 today so I'm doing my part.

The ghosts who haunt theaters are really getting a kick out of it.

Shame they don't pay for tickets.

 

[mechashiva]

Fucking Blade Runner opened below Power Ranger, sometimes, I can't get people XD.

Long time in between sequels
An original loads of people haven't seen
Confusion on what version to even see from the original so you just ignore it.
This is relative to what I'd expect for it opening weekend. Should have solid legs though.

 

[jett]

Kind of a shame Blade Runner never found an audience. The demographic figures are dismal. I knew those trailers weren't any good.

BR will find its audience with the home release. And then will go on to reach classic status when the fifth cut of the film is released twenty years from now on Mindflix. Which will lead to a third movie directed by Brett Ratner Jr because fuck you.

I'm sure executives greenlighting movies today will appreciate that this one might make a dollar of profit 30 years from now, maybe.

 

[Sectorseven]

Wow, that's a big miss for Blade Runner.

 

[ElBoxyBrown]

Fucking Blade Runner opened below Power Ranger, sometimes, I can't get people XD.

Word of mouth is spreading about the movie not being as action heavy as the trailers implied. When I went to go see it I could sense people next to me feeling bored, and these people did not look like Blade Runner fans.

 

[Certinty]

How the hell Blade Runner 2049 got green lighted with that budget is beyond me. They're lucky the movie is good though, otherwise this could have turned out as bad as King Arthur or something.

 

[Sgt. Kabukiman]

I'm sure executives greenlighting movies today will appreciate that this one might make a dollar of profit 30 years from now, maybe.

Well, I never said that this was a good outcome. But it was a predictable one.

 

[Geist-]

I guess I'll have to see Blade Runner a few more times so it gets the box office it deserves.

 

[Jarmel]

I'm sure executives greenlighting movies today will appreciate that this one might make a dollar of profit 30 years from now, maybe.

Can't wait for Blade Runner 2071 to be greenlit in 2047.

 

[kevin1025]

I guess I'll have to see Blade Runner a few more times so it gets the box office it deserves.

See it in premium formats to give it that little extra bump!

 

[Grizzlyjin]

Word of mouth is spreading about the movie not being as action heavy as the trailers implied. When I went to go see it I could sense people next to me feeling bored, And these people did not look like Blade Runner fans.

Yeah, like I said before, my neighbor and friends walked out. I think everyone that wanted to see it, saw it on Thursday or Friday. Extremely front loaded, long, and sorta depressing. I'm betting it has legs like a newborn calf. I think the word of mouth among sci-fi and cinema buffs will be good. But everybody else...I don't know

 

[Geist-]

See it in premium formats to give it that little extra bump!

Saw it in RPX the first time (along with the original), definitely worth it if anyone was wondering.

 

[ElBoxyBrown]

Yeah, like I said before, my neighbor and friends walked out. I think everyone that wanted to see it, saw it on Thursday or Friday. Extremely front loaded, long, and sorta depressing. I'm betting it has legs like a newborn calf. I think the word of mouth among sci-fi and cinema buffs will be good. But everybody else...I don't know

They walked out? Dam.

 

[AuthenticM]

History will vindicate Blade Runner 2049. It will. Just like it did for the original.

 

[What did he mean by this?]

2017's Mad Max

 

[golem]

Maybe they should have went with a shorter theatrical cut and then released a final cut of 2049 lol

 

[kevin1025]

They walked out? Dam.

I saw a couple leave around the half hour mark during mine. And the guy a few seats away was slumped with his head in his hand for most of it.

But I loved it!

 

[jett]

2017's Mad Max

Mad Max opened higher, had great word of mouth and was reasonably successful. Max Max legs would give Blade Runner a 105.4 million domestic total. This is so not going to get Mad Max legs.

 

[Shoeless]

History will vindicate Blade Runner 2049. It will. Just like it did for the original.

I think this will probably be the case. It was a Blade Runner movie that felt like a Blade Runner movie with great visuals, weird questions about human nature and an uneven pace, but it works. I think Sony understood there was the possibility of a financial loss on this one, but it was acceptable to them in exchange for critical or film history historical acclaim. Maybe Kaz is just looking at it as, "Well, here's our cinematic Shadow of the Colossus." Home video is likely to save this movie's numbers.

 

[And_Gignac]

Word of mouth is spreading about the movie not being as action heavy as the trailers implied. When I went to go see I could sense people next to me feeling bored, And these people did not look like Blade Runner fans.

A couple in the same line as me were actually snoring lol. I also saw 4 people walking out.

I liked the movie but I dont see the brilliance behind it tbh. It was a standard sci fi movie with tons of cliches.

I am actually questioning if Ghost in the Shell, which I think was just as "good" as Blade, was not only panned because of the racial controversy, but also because of the lead being a woman.

I dont think legs will save the film but we will see.

 

[Schlorgan]

A couple in the same line as me were actually snoring lol. I also saw 4 people walking out.

I liked the movie but I dont see the brilliance behind it tbh. It was a standard sci fi movie with tons of cliches.

I am actually questioning if Ghost in the Shell, which I think was just as "good" as Blade, was not only panned because of the racial controversy, but also because of the lead being a woman.

I dont think legs will save the film but we will see.

This'll go over well.

 

[N7.Angel]

People be like:

<< What the fuck is a masterpiece ? no one want to see that, where are the guns, the action and the big battles ??!!... I'm glad justice league is around the corner.>>

 

[kurahador]

I am actually questioning if Ghost in the Shell, which I think was just as "good" as Blade, was not only panned because of the racial controversy, but also because of the lead being a woman.

I hope you mean the anime movie Ghost in the Shell.

 

[Draconian]

lol at the first explanation of low numbers being the running time. smh

 

[kswiston]

Worldwide updates

Despicable Me 3 - $1.025B
IT - $604M
War for the Planet of the Apes - $485M
Kingsman 2 - $254M
Blade Runner 2049 - $82M

 

[htttpwwwyahoocom]

we also had people walk out of Blade Runner. Literally right before Harrison Ford showed up too!

 

[Sweeney Tom]

2047's physical media release is gonna need the 12 cuts BR1 got just for the film to break even

 

[Prompto]

2047's physical media release is gonna need the 12 cuts BR1 got just for the film to break even

Blade Runner 2049 - The Studio Interference Cut.
Now with added Harrison Ford Narration

 

[BlackDoomShadow]

The idea that, in 2017, people still "go in blind" for a film without doing any research whatsoever about whether or not it fits their interests is mind-boggling to me.

 

[Puck Beaverton]

The idea that, in 2017, people still "go in blind" for a film without doing any research whatsoever about whether or not it fits their interests is mind-boggling to me.

Casual movie goers make spur of the moment decisions. Maybe they'll look at the RT score, but they sure as fuck ain't going to read anything.

 

[kunonabi]

Damn were they late AS FUCK with the pony movie

The mountain between us enjoyed the Bronson Bump (RIP)

Yeah, i dont know if the younglings are still super into it considering how old it is now.

No idea about the brony audience either. I lost interest once it got too political and the pandering to the bronies started increasing.

 

[pestul]

Worldwide updates

Despicable Me 3 - $1.025B
IT - $604M
War for the Planet of the Apes - $485M
Kingsman 2 - $254M
Blade Runner 2049 - $82M

So BR made $52M overseas.. not too bad depending on the number of territories. Yeah, unless it finds word of mouth business, I doubt it will break even. Digital and Blu-Ray will be great, but I doubt enough.. such a shame. This result better not effect Denis' budget for Dune.

 

[Neophant]

I could see Blade Runner 2049 getting a lot more love and appreciation as a cult classic much like the original film was. I wanted to see the first film again and was planning to see 2049 next weekend. Perhaps it could have longer legs over time as positive word of mouth spreads?

 

[MANGOD]

Fuck humanity. One of the best films I've seen on an Imax screen or any cinema screen for that matter

 

[Bronx-Man]

“Why doesn’t Hollywood do anything thought-provoking anymore, maaaaan”

*ignores Mother! and BR2049, letting them bomb while watching Marvel and Star Wars opening weekend purely for the sake of bitching about it*

 

[Ogodei]

Hopefully MLP will have some legs. What's the upcoming family release slate look like?

 

[Slayven]

“Why doesn’t Hollywood do anything thought-provoking anymore, maaaaan”

*ignores Mother! and BR2049, letting them bomb while watching Marvel and Star Wars opening weekend purely for the sake of bitching about it*

Damn Bronx, don't hurt them

 

[Farsi]

“Why doesn’t Hollywood do anything thought-provoking anymore, maaaaan”

*ignores Mother! and BR2049, letting them bomb while watching Marvel and Star Wars opening weekend purely for the sake of bitching about it*

Bronx, never stop being Bronx. You're amazing.

 

[jett]

So BR made $52M overseas.. not too bad depending on the number of territories. Yeah, unless it finds word of mouth business, I doubt it will break even. Digital and Blu-Ray will be great, but I doubt enough.. such a shame. This result better not effect Denis' budget for Dune.

It opened nearly everywhere except for China, Japan and some other territory.

I'll be surprised if Dune goes ahead at all.

 

[MetroidPrimeRib]

Blade Runner will do good for scifi fans and old people who love the original but the long run time and 150m budget are gonna hurt it.

I think the film deserved it's run time unlike something like Kingsman 2 though.