Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle | Nov 29 2018 (LA, NY), Dec 7 (Netflix) | Bale, Blanchett, Cumberbatch & Naomie Harris confirmed

[SLAM!]

I wouldn't count out overseas markets yet. They love their VFX-driven spectacles. I can see this making enough to not be a bomb, especially if critics like it. We'll see. I mean, even if I have already seen Disney's Jungle Book, I still want to see this to compare it with the Disney version, and I'm sure I'm not alone. I'm sure it'll be a The 5th Wave, Maze Runner: The Death Cure, and xXx: Return of Xander Cage on a bit of a grander scale with good word of mouth.

[The Futurist]

2 minutes ago, Slambros said:

I wouldn't count out overseas markets yet. They love their VFX-driven spectacles. I can see this making enough to not be a bomb, especially if critics like it. We'll see. I mean, even if I have already seen Disney's Jungle Book, I still want to see this to compare it with the Disney version, and I'm sure I'm not alone. I'm sure it'll be a The 5th Wave, Maze Runner: The Death Cure, and xXx: Return of Xander Cage on a bit of a grander scale with good word of mouth.

They love VFX-Driven Spectacles when there is ....Spectacle to be seen.

[Kalo]

This doesn't look good... Tarzen numbers tops would be my guess.

[KeepItU25071906]

almost 12 mln views on the main YT channel and 109 thousands likes...

 

Ok, my forecast jumps from 15-16 mln opening to 21-23.

 

[Ezen Baklattan]

MOWGLI (2018, d. Andy Serkis)

 

[Ithil]

I have several questions about the suitability of Baloo's design in this film

 

Edited June 8, 2018 by Ithil

[SLAM!]

12 minutes ago, Ithil said:

I have several questions about the suitability of Baloo's design in this film

 

 

I think that's a different character, and that this is the design of Baloo:

 

[Ithil]

3 minutes ago, Slambros said:

 

I think that's a different character, and that this is the design of Baloo:

 

Correction, they've updated the design in response to complaints

 

[SLAM!]

27 minutes ago, Ithil said:

Correction, they've updated the design in response to complaints

 

 

What are they thinking?! That's gonna scare the children! Why aren't they thinking of the children?! Geez Louise!

 

Spoiler

 I walked right into that one!

 

Edited June 8, 2018 by Slambros

[boxofficeth]

With the darker direction of marketing, I don't think the general audience will be much excited. The movie still looks pretty much redundant. 

 

The fact that WB decided to schedule this in October makes it bomb harder. It reminds me of their choice for dumping Geostorm or Pan. Where the Wild Things Are did not reallt break out the way lots of us expect it to do. Second half of October is usually a dead zone for potential blockbuster, unless you have strong sequels like Scary Movie, Jack Ass or HSM. Casual moviegoers will skip this and spend their dollars on the new Halloween movie.

 

Personally, I feel pity for Andy Serkis and there is no going back for him. My best wish is for it to do Tarzan's number.

Edited June 16, 2018 by boxofficeth

[antovolk]

Netflix'd. Now launching in 2019 online with a theatrical rollout too https://deadline.com/2018/07/netflix-mowgli-deal-andy-serkis-jungle-book-warner-bros-christian-bale-cate-blanchett-benedict-cumberbatch-1202434903/

[Chewy]

well then

 

 

[CaptainJackSparrow]

Holy fuck I did not expect that. Saddened by the news.

[DAJK]

Woah fuck, that's a shock. Was really looking forward to seeing that one in theatres aswell

[MrPink]

This is a real shocker.

[MrGlass2]

Wrong forum?

 

https://forums.boxofficetheory.com/forum/177-direct-to-vod/

[Krissykins]

Lol I’m not surprised by this.

 

Was doomed since the other remake came out. 

 

 

[filmlover]

Holy shit. This is HUUGGGGEEEE!

 

I guess WB knew there was no way they were going to emerge from this without paling in the shadow of the Disney film?

[AJG]

[grim22]

11 minutes ago, Chewy said:

well then

 

 

This is a shocker. Especially considering the movie was filmed to be seen in 3D on the big screen like a Gravity. Wonder how Serkis feels.