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The superhero sequel, which is currently
getting some social media backlash for not rising to the level
of its beloved predecessor, is being simultaneously released on
HBO Max in a bid to bolster the WarnerMedia streaming service
and as a concession to a global health crisis that's left the
theatrical distribution landscape severely diminished. The
company has issued some vague numbers touting "Wonder Woman
1984's" popularity on HBO Max, but little in the way of hard
data. It did announce that Gal Gadot and director Patty Jenkins
will reunite for a third film in the franchise, a sign that it
believes the Amazonian warrior is a vital part of its plans for
growing its DC cinematic universe.
Beyond "Wonder Woman 1984," Universal and Dreamworks Animation's
"The Croods: A New Age" pulled in $2.2 million in its sixth week
of release. That pushes the animated sequel's domestic haul to
$34.5 million and its global total to just under $115 million.
The film is being released due to a pact between the studio and
major exhibitors such as AMC and Cinemark by which the movies
can get released premium video on-demand with two weeks of their
theatrical debuts. In return, struggling theater chains get a
cut of the digital revenues. Universal also released "News of
the World," a western that reunites Tom Hanks with his "Captain
Philips" director Paul Greengrass. The film grossed $1.7
million, pushing its domestic total to $5.4 million. Netflix
bought the international rights to the movie this winter. Hanks
stars as a Civil War vet who must return a young girl who was
captured by natives to her remaining family.
Lionsgate's "Fatale," a psychological thriller with Hilary Swank
and Michael Ealy, grossed $700,000 in its third weekend of
release. That brings its total to $3.1 million.
Focus' "Promising Young Woman," which like "News of the World"
and "The Croods" sequel is part of its parent studio Universal's
deal with exhibitors, picked up $660,000 in its second weekend.
Its domestic total now stands at $1.9 million. "Promising Young
Woman" has scored a great deal of buzz for its provocative look
at sexual violence and revenge, and has earned awards chatter
for star Carey Mulligan's performance.
Disney and Pixar's "Soul" has been streaming on Disney Plus over
the holidays, but it has been made available in theaters in
overseas markets such as China, Saudi Arabia and Thailand. The
animated story of a middle school music teacher whose soul gets
separated from his body grossed $16.5 million in its second
weekend of release. That pushes its total to $32.5 million.
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