The movie ‘Twisters’ has stormed the box office, grossing an impressive $80.5 million in its opening weekend across 4,151 theaters in North America. This performance has exceeded initial projections by approximately $30 million, making it the biggest opening for a live-action movie this summer.Directed by Lee Isaac Chung, the film has received mixed but mostly positive reviews from critics, while audiences have responded enthusiastically, giving it an A- CinemaScore and 4.5 stars on PostTrak. The movie’s success has been attributed to its broad appeal, compelling storyline, and the star power of its cast, including Glen Powell, Daisy Edgar-Jones, and Anthony Ramos.However, the film has also sparked discussion due to a creative decision made by executive producer Steven Spielberg. A romantic kiss between lead actors Glen Powell and Daisy Edgar-Jones was filmed but ultimately cut from the final version of the movie. Powell explained the rationale behind this decision, stating, “I feel like a kiss would be sort of unrepresentative of the right goal at the end of the movie. And it is a good Spielberg note”.Edgar-Jones added that the absence of the kiss makes the film feel less clichéd and allows for a sense of continuation in the story. Director Lee Isaac Chung supported the decision, saying that the no-kiss ending was the better option and wraps up the story in a celebratory way.Despite its current success, ‘Twisters’ may face stiff competition in the coming weeks. The highly anticipated ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ is set to release next week and is expected to debut with an opening weekend of around $160 million.The success of ‘Twisters’ has been seen as a positive sign for the summer movie season, which had a slow start. As of now, the film has grossed $123.2 million globally, indicating strong international appeal as well.
Key points
- ‘Twisters’ grossed $80.
- A romantic kiss scene was cut from the film on Steven Spielberg’s advice, sparking discussion.
- The film faces upcoming competition from ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’, expected to debut at $160 million.
- ‘Twisters’ has received positive audience reception, with an A- CinemaScore.
5 million in its opening weekend, exceeding expectations.
Contradictions👾While most sources report ‘Twisters’ opening weekend gross as $80.
5 million, one source mentions a global gross of $123.
2 million, which could include international markets or additional days.
