Following his global popularity through Tom Cruise’s Top Gun: Maverick, and his project with Sydney Sweeney, Glen Powell recently released his latest film, Twisters. Made with a notably higher production budget of $200M, Powell’s movie was expected to earn a positive reception and substantial commercial success.
Unfortunately, releasing his movie a week ahead of Ryan Reynolds’ Deadpool & Wolverine, Glen Powell’s Twisters witnessed fierce competition. Although it crossed a significant milestone, surpassing $220M at the worldwide box office, Powell’s film failed to make a substantial financial triumph compared to its budget.
Glen Powell’s Twisters Need to Make $400M to be a Box Office Success
Released on July 19, 2024, as a highly anticipated sequel to the original 1996 movie starring Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton, @HollywoodHandle reported that Glen Powell‘s Twisters has already managed to earn $220M against its estimated $200M budget. Expected to be a 2024 action blockbuster starring Powell and Daisy Edgar-Jones, Twisters has the pressure to live up to lofty expectations.
Considering how Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton’s Twister was a massive box office success, earning $495M worldwide against its reported $88M budget (via The Numbers), the Twister franchise now seems to be in the hands of the young cast. With that being said, it has been predicted by ScreenRant that Twisters will require to earn at least $400M to be a success, and $500M-$600M to be profitable, exceeding the original’s run.
However, considering how Glen Powell and Daisy Edgar-Jones’ film has managed to cross merely $20M more than its budget, there seem to be hurdles awaiting Twisters to achieve its financial triumph. Moreover, the studio’s decision to release the sequel a week ahead of Ryan Reynolds’ Deadpool & Wolverine created undoubted competition, which began to serve as a significant competition, potentially affecting the film’s future performance.
Fans Believe Twisters’ Performance Will be Impacted by Ryan Reynolds’ Movie
Released just a week prior to the latest installment in the Deadpool franchise, Twisters has enjoyed a notable start but now awaits the challenge of competing against the star power of Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman. Considering how Deadpool & Wolverine, released on 26th July, has generated significant buzz among fans, and even collected $205M in its opening weekend (via Variety), the Marvel flick is expected to dominate the box office, potentially drawing attention away from Glen Powell’s sequel.
Taking to X, fans thus explained how the timing of the release has positioned Twisters in a difficult spot. Highlighting that although the film achieved notable success within a week of its release, going head-to-head with Ryan Reynolds‘ highly anticipated flick might turn into a strategic misstep for Glen Powell’s movie. Critics suggest that the clash could lead to a shift in audience focus, affecting Twisters’ long-term box office performance.
Nevertheless, Glen Powell’s film has already demonstrated impressive earning potential and resilience. And now, as Twisters continues its run, it remains to be seen how it performs at the box office, by bracing itself against the formidable draw of Deadpool & Wolverine. Although netizens believe Powell’s movie is bound to face disappointment, the coming weeks will determine whether Twisters can sustain its momentum or if it will be overshadowed by Ryan Reynolds’ blockbuster.
Twisters and Deadpool & Wolverine are both running in theaters worldwide.
