,” the fifth chapter in Sylvester Stallone’s action franchise, is expected to have the strongest start among the trio of newcomers and could earn as much as $24 million when it hits 3,500 North American theaters. Lionsgate anticipates a launch between $17 million and $20 million, similar to 2008’s “Rambo” . Only one installment, 1985’s “Rambo: First Blood Part II,” has debuted above $20 million. That film bowed with $20.
In “Last Blood,” Stallone is reprising his role as John Rambo, a role first introduced to audiences in 1982. His final go-around sees the Vietnam War vet journeying to Mexico to save his niece after she was taken hostage by the cartel. Adrian Grunberg directed the film, which was co-written by Stallone.” looks to appeal to mostly older male moviegoers.
Dramas, especially those of the science-fiction variety, are having a notably tough time at multiplexes. Part of the problem is that films in that genre often have intricate plots that are difficult to enticingly convey in trailers or on movie posters. Intergalactic spectacles like “Gravity,” “Interstellar” and “The Martian” were once massive box office successes, but recent titles like “First Man” and “Annihilation” have failed to hit with moviegoers.
“Ad Astra” follows Roy McBride , an astronaut on a mission across time and space to uncover the truth about his missing father. The cast also includes Tommy Lee Jones, Ruth Negga, Liv Tyler and Donald Sutherland.” should attract a more predominately female gathering. The film, a continuation of the Crawley family saga from the popular TV show, is expected to earn $16 million to $20 million from 3,076 venues.
Series creator Julian Fellowes wrote “Downton Abbey,” which was directed by Michael Engler. Much of the original cast — including Hugh Bonneville, Elizabeth McGovern, Michelle Dockery and Maggie Smith — returned for the big-screen adaptation. Set in the late 1920s, “Downton Abbey” picks up with an official state visit by the king and queen to the Crawley’s family home. The British period drama kicked off last weekend at the international box office, where it has earned $11.7 million so far.
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