“Independence Day: Resurgence” invaded the box office with $4 million on Thursday night while shark adventure “The Shallows” put the bite on $1.3 million and “The Free State of Jones” took in $365,000.
Fox’s “Independence Day: Resurgence,” which previewed at 3,200 North American theaters, has been forecast for an opening weekend of $50 million at 4,068 locations — well behind the second weekend of “Finding Dory.” Disney-Pixar’s sequel is eyeing a second weekend of roughly $70 million following its record for an animated film debut at $135.1 million.
“Independence Day: Resurgence,” directed by Roland Emmerich, carries a $165 million price tag. Emmerich brought back original cast members such as Jeff Goldblum and Bill Pullman, and added newcomers such as Liam Hemsworth and Jessie Usher to the mix.
The original “Independence Day,” starring Will Smith, was an immense success two decades ago. It opened with a then-massive $50 million domestically on its way to a $306 million U.S. total and $817 million worldwide.
Fox’s “Independence Day: Resurgence,” which previewed at 3,200 North American theaters, has been forecast for an opening weekend of $50 million at 4,068 locations — well behind the second weekend of “Finding Dory.” Disney-Pixar’s sequel is eyeing a second weekend of roughly $70 million following its record for an animated film debut at $135.1 million.
“Independence Day: Resurgence,” directed by Roland Emmerich, carries a $165 million price tag. Emmerich brought back original cast members such as Jeff Goldblum and Bill Pullman, and added newcomers such as Liam Hemsworth and Jessie Usher to the mix.
The original “Independence Day,” starring Will Smith, was an immense success two decades ago. It opened with a then-massive $50 million domestically on its way to a $306 million U.S. total and $817 million worldwide.
- 6/24/2016
- by Dave McNary
- Variety - Film News
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