‘Violent Night’ targets $11.8 million Box Office opening from over 3,000 locations
"Violent Night" spreads holiday happiness with being second in the domestic debut, but the Santa movie will not defeat the "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever."
By ET Spotlight Special |
Agencies
Universal's action picture, starring David Harbour plays a grouchy Kris Kringle who takes on a gang of mercenaries holding a family captive, is expected to gross $11.8 million from over 3000 locations.
That's a good outcome for the 87North production, which has a low production budget of $20 million.
"Violent Night," directed by Tommy Wirkola, received mixed reviews from critics but received a more favourable "B+" rating from research firm Cinema Score, suggesting strong support from ticket consumers.
According to Variety's Owen Gleiberman, the film "throws every genre it can into the compactor," but it may be a great Christmas feast.
With a solid basis to work with, "Violent Night" might find itself in a strong position, perhaps attracting seasonally tickled viewers in the holiday spirit throughout the month.
"Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" appears to dominate the box office once more. The superhero sequel grossed $4.4 million on Friday, bringing its domestic total to $380 million. A finish of more than $400 million looks inevitable, making "Wakanda Forever" only the third title this year to do so in North America.
Former box office winner, "Top Gun: Maverick", is also returning to theatres this weekend, with Paramount re-releasing the Tom Cruise sequel through 15 December. The film, which is now accessible for viewing at home, is expected to gross $600,000 this weekend.
That's a good outcome for the 87North production, which has a low production budget of $20 million.
"Violent Night," directed by Tommy Wirkola, received mixed reviews from critics but received a more favourable "B+" rating from research firm Cinema Score, suggesting strong support from ticket consumers.
According to Variety's Owen Gleiberman, the film "throws every genre it can into the compactor," but it may be a great Christmas feast.
With a solid basis to work with, "Violent Night" might find itself in a strong position, perhaps attracting seasonally tickled viewers in the holiday spirit throughout the month.
After almost two years of silence, the box-office is roaring back to life thanks to hit films such as 'RRR', 'Spider-Man: No Way Home', 'The Kashmir Files' and more.
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"Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" appears to dominate the box office once more. The superhero sequel grossed $4.4 million on Friday, bringing its domestic total to $380 million. A finish of more than $400 million looks inevitable, making "Wakanda Forever" only the third title this year to do so in North America.
Former box office winner, "Top Gun: Maverick", is also returning to theatres this weekend, with Paramount re-releasing the Tom Cruise sequel through 15 December. The film, which is now accessible for viewing at home, is expected to gross $600,000 this weekend.
FAQs:
- Is Violent Night an R-rated film?
Violent Night isn't the first film to tell an R-rated Santa Claus narrative, but it's one of the finest if the thought of jolly old St. Nick participating in some old-school violence appeals to you. - Is Violent Night a comedy?
Violent Night is a Christmas action-comedy film which stars David Harbour, who battles mercenaries that take a wealthy family hostage in their home. It is directed by Tommy Wirkola and written by Pat Casey and Josh Miller.
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