Twisters Thrills Audiences in Theaters Despite Streaming Release

Despite the availability of Glen Powell, Daisy Edgar-Jones, and Anthony Ramos' film on digital streaming platforms, audiences continue to flock to theaters to watch the disaster thriller. Over the Labor Day weekend, the film grossed $8.1 million across 3,005 North American theaters, bringing its domestic total to an impressive $258.9 million. This strong performance indicates that the film has resonated well with viewers, maintaining its popularity even in a competitive market. In comparison, other films released during the same weekend also performed well, with 20th Century Studios' 'Deadpool & Wolverine' projected to earn $11.75 million, securing the No. 3 spot at the box office. Meanwhile, Blake Lively's romantic drama 'It Ends with Us' is expected to reach a domestic total of $135.7 million after earning $9.5 million over the holiday weekend. These figures highlight the diverse range of genres appealing to audiences at this time. The weekend also saw the release of two new films, with 'Reagan,' a biopic featuring Dennis Quaid, expected to perform better than the horror thriller 'Afraid,' which is projected to earn only $4 million. This suggests that established stars and familiar narratives may draw more viewers than new horror offerings, which often face stiff competition. Overall, the box office results from the Labor Day weekend reflect a robust interest in theatrical releases, even as streaming options become more prevalent. The continued success of 'Twisters' demonstrates that audiences still value the cinematic experience, which may encourage studios to prioritize theatrical releases in the future.