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'Twisters' Dominates Box Office with $80.5M Domestic, $123.2M Global Opening

Jul 21, 2024, 04:30 PM

The sequel to the 1996 film 'Twister,' titled 'Twisters,' has taken the box office by storm, grossing $80.5 million domestically in its opening weekend and $123.2 million globally. Directed by Lee Isaac Chung and starring Glen Powell, Daisy Edgar-Jones, and Anthony Ramos, the film has received mixed reviews but has been praised for its nostalgic value and thrilling visual effects. 'Twisters' also set a new record for 4DX screenings, with ticket sales reaching $2.1 million, surpassing the previous record held by 'Super Mario Bros. Movie.' Additionally, 'Twisters' netted $32 million from IMAX screenings. The film's success highlights a resurgence in interest for disaster movies and could signal the rebirth of a franchise for Universal Pictures. The movie also sparked curiosity about storm chasing, reflecting advancements in tornado science.