The disaster thriller 'Twisters' exceeded expectations with a strong opening weekend at the North American box office. The film, a standalone sequel to the 1996 blockbuster, follows storm chasers and meteorologists battling a tornado outbreak in Oklahoma. Starring Daisy Edgar-Jones, Glen Powell, and Anthony Ramos, 'Twisters' is projected to earn $80.5 million, surpassing its initial $50 million estimate.
With a production budget of $155 million, 'Twisters' marks a successful release for Universal Pictures. In contrast, 'Fly Me to the Moon' and 'Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1' continue to struggle at the box office. 'Fly Me to the Moon' is expected to make $3.3 million in its second weekend, bringing its total to $16.3 million against a $100 million budget.
'Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1' earned $685,000 over the weekend, totaling $28.5 million since its opening. Despite a $100 million budget, the film faces challenges, prompting a delay in the release of Chapter 2.
Meanwhile, 'Despicable Me 4' secured the second spot with $23.8 million, while 'Inside Out 2' and 'Longlegs' followed with $12.8 million and $11.7 million, respectively. 'A Quiet Place: Day One' rounded out the top 5 with $6.1 million.
Looking ahead, 'Twisters' anticipates tough competition from the upcoming release of 'Deadpool & Wolverine,' the first R-rated film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. As the box office landscape evolves, the industry awaits the final numbers and international performance of this weekend's releases.
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