{"id":1189,"date":"2024-07-19T09:10:18","date_gmt":"2024-07-19T16:10:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/movieetv.com\/?p=1189"},"modified":"2024-07-19T09:10:37","modified_gmt":"2024-07-19T16:10:37","slug":"glen-powells-twisters-earns-10-7-million-in-preview-sales","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/movieetv.com\/2024\/07\/glen-powells-twisters-earns-10-7-million-in-preview-sales\/","title":{"rendered":"Glen Powell’s ‘Twisters’ earns $10.7 million in preview sales"},"content":{"rendered":"

Twisters\u2064 is getting ready to shake up the summer box office<\/p>\n

The disaster\u200b movie genre\u200b has\u200c always had a unique way of capturing audiences’ imaginations, and \u200d”Twisters,” the highly anticipated sequel to the 1996 classic “Twister,” is no exception. With a star-studded cast including Glen\u200b Powell, Daisy Edgar-Jones, and Anthony \u200dRamos, this film is poised to make \u200ba significant impact. The\u200d movie has already garnered $10.7\u200b million in Thursday previews,\u2064 setting the stage \u2064for an impressive \u2062opening weekend, projected to be between $50 million \u2063and $55 million.<\/p>\n

A high-stakes gamble<\/p>\n

“Twisters” comes with a hefty $155 million price tag, meaning it\u200c will need \u200dto perform\u2063 exceptionally well at the global box office to turn a\u2063 profit. Warner Bros. is \u200bhandling \u200cinternational\u200c distribution, and the film has \u2062already made a notable impact in\u200c several markets. This weekend, it will open in larger territories such as France, Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom, which could significantly boost its earnings.<\/p>\n

A new \u2063generation of storm chasers<\/p>\n

Released 28 years \u200dafter the\u2064 original film, “Twisters” \u200bintroduces a\u200b new generation of storm \u200cchasers. Glen\u2062 Powell stars as Tyler Owens, a popular storm chaser\u2062 on the internet, while \u2062Daisy Edgar-Jones plays Kate Cooper,\u200b a meteorologist and former tornado chaser haunted by a\u2063 major storm\u200d from her past.\u200c Alongside\u200c their colleague Javi, portrayed by Anthony Ramos, Kate and Tyler find themselves in the midst of one of the deadliest tornado seasons ever \u2062in Oklahoma.<\/p>\n

For more details and\u2063 a sneak peek,\u2062 check \u2063out the trailer here: Twisters Trailer<\/a>.<\/p>\n

A stellar supporting cast<\/p>\n

The film \u2064boasts an \u2063impressive supporting\u200c cast, including Brandon Perea, Maura Tierney, Harry \u200dHadden-Paton, Sasha Lane, Daryl McCormack,\u2063 Nik Dodani, David Corenswet, Tunde Adebimpe, Katy O\u2019Brian, and Paul Scheer. Directed by Lee Isaac Chung, known for his work on “Minari,” \u2063”Twisters” also features\u2064 James Paxton, the son\u200c of \u200bthe \u2064original “Twister” \u2062star Bill Paxton,\u2063 adding a nostalgic touch for\u2063 fans of the original film.<\/p>\n

The legacy of Twister<\/p>\n

When “Twister” was released in 1996, it quickly became a \u2063cultural phenomenon. It was \u200dthe second-highest-grossing movie of the\u2064 year and Warner Bros.’ highest-grossing film\u2063 until the release\u2062 of “Harry Potter\u200d and the Sorcerer’s\u200d Stone” in 2001. The original film \u200dstarred\u2064 Bill\u2063 Paxton,\u200d Helen Hunt, Cary Elwes, Jami Gertz, \u200bAlan Ruck, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Lois Smith, and Todd Field \u2063as storm chasers in Oklahoma.<\/p>\n

For those \u2063who want to\u2062 revisit the original,\u200b here’s the trailer: Twister Trailer<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The evolution of disaster movies<\/p>\n

Disaster movies have evolved significantly since \u200dthe release of “Twister.” Advances in\u2063 special effects technology have allowed filmmakers to create more realistic and immersive experiences. “Twisters” promises to take \u2063full advantage \u200bof these \u2063advancements, delivering \u200da visually stunning and emotionally gripping story.<\/p>\n

Personal reflections on the genre<\/p>\n

As a fan of disaster movies,\u2063 I find \u200bthe genre’s ability to blend human \u2064drama with large-scale destruction fascinating. Films like “Twister”\u2063 and its sequel “Twisters” offer a unique opportunity to explore \u200cthe resilience\u2062 of the\u2063 human spirit \u2063in the face of overwhelming odds. The characters’ determination to confront nature’s fury head-on \u200cis both inspiring and humbling.<\/p>\n

Looking ahead<\/p>\n

With its compelling \u200dstoryline,\u200c talented\u200c cast, and cutting-edge special effects, “Twisters” is set to be \u200ba major hit this\u200b summer. Whether you’re\u200c a longtime fan\u2062 of\u200d the original film or new to the franchise, this sequel promises to deliver\u2063 an unforgettable cinematic experience.<\/p>\n

As we look forward to the release of \u200c”Twisters,” it’s worth reflecting on the enduring appeal of \u200bdisaster movies. \u2063These films remind us of the power of nature and the strength \u200dof the human spirit, \u2063offering both thrilling entertainment\u2064 and thought-provoking insights. What \u200cwill the future hold for\u2064 this genre? Only time\u200d will tell, but one \u200bthing is certain: “Twisters” is a storm\u2062 worth chasing.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Get ready for a whirlwind! “Twisters,” the sequel to the 1996 classic, is set to dominate the summer box office with a $50M-$55M opening weekend. Starring Glen Powell, Daisy Edgar-Jones, and Anthony Ramos, this disaster flick is a must-watch! #TwistersMovie #BoxOffice<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":1191,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1189","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-movie"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/movieetv.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1189","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/movieetv.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/movieetv.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/movieetv.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/movieetv.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1189"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/movieetv.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1189\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/movieetv.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1191"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/movieetv.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1189"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/movieetv.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1189"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/movieetv.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1189"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}