It’s honestly not that bad for these type of films; if overseas is decent as well it could break even. Movie studios can afford to release some of their mid budget films in theaters with these results just not the big blockbusters for awhile.
Unfortunately they used three minutes and still didn't sell the movie. I think they dropped the ball with marketing, and this will probably move to spring 2021 anyway.
Trolls worked because it was for families and people are starving for new product. I dont think VOD model is sustainable for certain types of films like comedies and once you start releasing multiple new films it really becomes dicey.
She might bring in some of her audience but not a large portion to make a difference. From what Dune fans say, Chani doesn't even have a large role in the first movie.
im assuming a trailer release soon but who knows. I would really like to know WB's plans for the rest of the year. They seem like the most optimistic studio.
I think this moves to either March, April or May 2021. I would prefer March 2021, Only Ghostbusters Afterlife and Morbius scheduled there which are both somewhat wildcards. Summer 2021 will be a bloodbath and Dune would probably get killed there.