'A Quiet Place: Day One' Makes Strong Box Office Debut with $6.8M in Previews, Eyes $53M Weekend

Jun 28, 2024, 08:51 PM

The prequel to the successful horror franchise, 'A Quiet Place: Day One,' directed by Michael Sarnoski, has made a strong debut at the box office, earning $6.8 million in Thursday previews and projecting a $53 million opening weekend. The film stars Lupita Nyong'o, Joseph Quinn, Alex Wolff, and Djimon Hounsou, and features a standout performance by Frodo the cat. The movie has received positive reviews, holding an 86% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, compared to the franchise's previous films with 88%, 96%, and 91% ratings. 'A Quiet Place: Day One' explores the origins of the sound-sensitive monsters in a post-apocalyptic New York, with Nyong'o's performance being particularly praised. In contrast, Kevin Costner's 'Horizon: An American Saga — Chapter 1' has had a disappointing start, grossing only $800,000 in previews and is projected to earn $12 million over the weekend. The film, which is the first part of a planned multi-part Western epic, has received mixed reviews, with some critics finding it overly long and lacking in excitement.