Paramount’s latest prequel, A Quiet Place: Day One, has exceeded expectations with a franchise record preview night, raking in between $5M-$6M. This impressive figure surpasses the preview earnings of the original movie in 2018 and its sequel, A Quiet Place: Part II, in 2021. Directed by Michael Sarnoski, the prequel delves into the origins of the terrifying aliens with acute hearing abilities that have landed on Earth in NYC. The star-studded cast includes Lupita Nyong’o, Joseph Quinn, Alex Wolff, and Djimon Hounsou, lending their talents to bring this chilling story to life.
Despite receiving positive reviews at 86% certified fresh, A Quiet Place: Day One falls slightly below its predecessors in the franchise in terms of critical reception. CinemaScore for the prequel is yet to be announced, but the first movie earned a B+ and the second installment snagged an A-. Industry tracking initially projected a $40M+ weekend for the prequel, with the possibility of early frontloading due to its genre nature. It remains to be seen if A Quiet Place: Day One will follow in the footsteps of its predecessors, which saw strong previews translating to successful opening weekend box office numbers.
With a powerhouse lineup of actors and a fresh creative direction under Michael Sarnoski’s guidance, A Quiet Place: Day One brings a new perspective to the beloved franchise. The prequel’s narrative departure from the original storyline adds depth and intrigue, providing audiences with a fresh take on the alien invasion concept. While reviews may not be as glowing as previous installments, the film’s success hinges on its ability to engage fans with its unique prequel storyline.
In the midst of A Quiet Place: Day One’s debut, Kevin Costner’s Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1 also enters the box office arena. With projected earnings around $1M-$1.5M, this slowburn saga targets an older demographic and aims to establish longevity in the theaters. Critical reviews for Horizon: An American Saga stand at 41% on Rotten Tomatoes, positioning it within the realm of Costner’s diverse filmography. As audiences navigate between horror prequels and epic sagas, Disney/Pixar’s Inside Out 2 stands tall as the weekend favorite, expected to bring in $55M-$60M and continue its impressive global box office run.
As the box office landscape shifts with each weekend release, the anticipation surrounding box office milestones grows. Disney/Pixar’s Inside Out 2 is poised to surpass $1 billion in global earnings, solidifying its position as a blockbuster success. With a nod to past successes like Dances With Wolves and Open Range, Kevin Costner continues to captivate audiences with his diverse filmography. As A Quiet Place: Day One breaks records on its preview night, the stage is set for a thrilling weekend at the box office, where horror, epic sagas, and animated sequels converge to entertain audiences worldwide.