Eric Prime

November 8 Midway: This movie will be to Dunkirk as Pearl Harbor was to Titanic. I think even a few of even the most die-hard Emmerich fans will admit that drama is not one of his strong suits, and while he might offer decent wartime spectacle in this movie, I don’t think that will be enough. 2012 was his last major hit, and it’s arguable that it’s the Mayan apocalypse was what sold audiences, not Emmerich. He just seems like yesterday’s news to me, and there’s already so many better stuff out there for adults. 25/80 (3.2x) Sonic the Hedgehog: I know we’re all memeing this movie up, and the teaser posters make Sonic look like a monster freak, but to be honest, I think this will probably be a hit. Even after so many bad games, the Sonic series, while not at its peak as it once was, is still popular, recognizable, and well-liked to both kids and gross weirdo furries. Both demographics did help Zootopia reach $1B after all. It’s also an alternative movie from Frozen for a lot of boys, and I’m sure the actual final design probably won’t be that creepy. Just need some good trailers that make the movie seem fun, and this will probably be Paramount’s biggest movie this year. Crazy to think that furries are going to turn the tides around for video game movies and make them a viable genre. My people win again. 50/160 (3.2x)

November 1 Arctic Dogs: The director of Spark: A Space Tail? The animation studio behind Norm of the North? A voice cast with a whole bunch of B-list celebrities who clearly needed a paycheck? Oh Entertainment Studios. You really are the gift that keeps on giving. This won’t even reach Free Birds numbers, especially with Sonic a week later and the impending Death Star that is Frozen 2. 10/30 (3x) Charlie’s Angels: This new interpretation has Elizabeth Banks as a director, trying to recreate the success of Pitch Perfect 2. But it’s hard to say if there’s any excitement. There’s been a lot of debate on the casting decisions, and the lack of real starpower for a blockbuster like this. And while I’m not going to say that’s not a huge problem, perhaps the biggest issue is that the brand doesn’t seem to have much pull. The first Charlie’s Angels back in 2000 adjusts to over 212.2M, with the sequel at 152.8M. But I don’t think anyone really considers either of these movies as classics, and even people who did like these movies like it more for McG’s cheese and the actresses than the brand itself. This seems to be going more gritty, and at most we'll get a Lucy Liu cameo. I dunno. I think it will just barely pass the century mark considering how barren November is apart from Frozen. But it wouldn’t surprise me if this turns out to be a dud. 35/100 (2.86x) Terminator 6: I know I’m going to sound like an annoying Cameron fanboy for doing this, but I feel we’re all underestimating this movie’s potential. Yes, even after Genisys. The one thing that I feel will help it is Linda Hamilton returning. There were many articles published after Halloween’s success about the film and its similarities with this new Terminator. Not only is the movie disregarding all of the sequels no one likes or cares about, but it’s bringing back the old heroine, as well as James Cameron as a producer. Having Linda Hamilton on board excites fans of the property and ensures that the project is in good hands to these people, while simplifying the backstory makes it easier for new audiences to jump into the movie and not be lost. I don’t expect massive numbers, but above Genisys and the century mark is very possible. 45/110 (2.44x)

Han, change your avatar so you don't disgrace Shyamagod.

Runtimes w/out credits and attachments for next week: A Dog's Way Home: 1:30. Attachments unknown (likely just Overcomer) Replicas: 1:36. Attachments are 47 Meters Down 2 and Fighting with my Family The Upside: 1:58. Attachments are The Best of Enemies and Uglydolls

The Predator had $2.5M for previews, while Insidious had $2M on the same weekend (that weekend had major snow storms though). Considering these are established brands, this is mad impressive for Escape Room and ensures a 20M weekend. Then again, this is having previews at 4PM, so what I'm saying could be moot.

nvm

Escape Room 111 368 1,543 7,297 Thursday's 239% Hannah Grace's (15.3M) and 195% Slender Man's (22.2M)

And also, people aren't excited for Zombieland 2 Tele. It's just Han being Han.

This time it's animated, with an art style similar to the original comic strips. I'm actually kind of interested in it judging by the promo art.

This is going to be the greatest movie ever.

For the record, my theater started its previews at 7:20. We had no 4PM shows.

My theater: Escape Room 106 994 10.66% 136% of Insidious 4 (40.2M) 321% of Winchester (29.9M) 163% of Strangers 2 (17M) 57% of A Quiet Place (28.8M) 44% of The Nun (23.9M) 757% of Hell Fest (38.8M) Definitely think this has a good shot to reach 20M now. Han's theater has it doubling from Overlord, so that makes me even more confident. Along with potential strength from holdovers, this will be a great kick-off to the new year.

I personally thought Insidious 4 was the best out of all the sequels, so I was confident the movie wouldn't be total trash. Don't know if I'll go to the theaters for this, but I'll probably give this a rental.