Fast X Opening Weekend, The Little Mermaid 2023 Box Office Predictions

[@Zachhennings32]

Grace I think you overestimate the impact of star power today. Nowadays not many people can sell a movie based on name alone, the movie star is pretty much dead besides a few big names. Blaming Jason Mamoa for the soft opening is weird.

[@edwinnavedojr]

I agree....he isn't even the main draw of the film.... It's always been about the core cast for Fast and the Furious

[@TheMrSpawnTrap]

Yeah, she was just saying in her non spoiler review that Jason Mamoa was the Joker to Vin’s Batman and that he should be Lobo after his Fast X performance lol The only person I can think of with box office draw on name alone is Tom Cruise, and even then he’s had some duds too.

[@Chibbery05]

​@@TheMrSpawnTrapi disagree Tom Cruise is not a box office draw, the Mission Impossible franchise is a draw, and Top Gun was a draw due to nostalgia, but pretty much all movies outside of Mission Impossible that he was in after Minority Report did not do well

[@andrewfletcher7110]

​@TheMrSpawnTrap maybe Leonardo DiCaprio too

[@JoshLange3D]

I'd argue that there aren't any actors who can carry a movie by themselves. The older ones appeal to a smaller crowd, and the younger ones aren't proving they can yet. The "biggest" stars that people recognize are the ones cast in these underperforming franchises. The most reliable box office draw remains a recognizable IP (comic, game, book, etc.) that is hopefully filled with action sequences. Grace is right that the streaming apps have threatened opening weekends in a big way. It's a weird time.

[@GameRiot]

I think alot of people didn’t like F9

[@kevinstfort]

I agree and I think that hurt this film.

[@r3dscop3gaming56]

I agree. I went into fast X with low expectations and was pleasantly surprised! Not many casual audiences member would give the franchise another chance

[@johnbarrett915]

I loved it... Have tyo watch it again before seeing X! 😊😊

[@r3dscop3gaming56]

@@shippendales8543 exactly! I had a great time!

[@christiandejezus3913]

It sucks

[@AllInTheGame01]

Surprised Dwayne Johnson isn't trying to get a Jumanji 3 off the ground seeing as it's arguably his best (critically & financially) franchise! A Disney Executive confirmed that expectations for their non-Avengers MCU movies is $750-950m worldwide (depending on the movie/franchise).

[@metallicnole4514]

Johnson has never been a draw for me in the movies. But I do like the jumanji movies. They should fast track a third movie. He needs that win.

[@emanuelrodriguez9044]

Instead of making Moana remake, a Jumanji 3 is the way. Not a remake for a movie less then a decade old. Same with the Harry Potter stuff, stop remaking content we have already seen.

[@dlumyoung09]

​@@emanuelrodriguez9044 Well technically it would be Jumanji 4 because it is a continuation of the Jumanji movie from the 90s.

[@voltinator]

@@dlumyoung09 Yea they could make a Jumanji sequel where the teens enter the video game characters who enter the real world, but have to play the board game Jumanji to summon the safari hunter to corral all of the animals back into the video game.

[@liamwalker877]

Disney destroy them self

[@will88TFs4Life]

The big difference between pre pandemic and post is definitely the streaming aspect. Not only can people wait to watch the latest film from home but there is a ton of content to consume while waiting. Its basically become its own release schedule. You can anticipate what to stream just as you anticipate theatrical releases and plan around that, at your liesure.

[@Cahluvca]

Bingo! Wait or spend....

[@emiliohernandez7214]

I think the Pandemic did real damage to the Hollywood box office and THATS the reason for underperforming COVID trained audiences that they didnt need to leave home for Movie Quality content so now audiences seem to only be interested in projects that are cannot miss, in-theaters experiences (Avatar 2-stunning craftsmanship and tech, Mario Bros- First ever Animated film/first film in over 30years of a beloved Video Game franchise, Top Gun Maverick- sequel to a 30yr film; those are just some examples)

[@Igivegdparent]

And Spiderman no way home, and I think godzilla vs kong also made a billion and got people out of their seats during the beginning of covid

[@jayreed9370]

Exactly right. Blockbusters are rarer now and not a mark of quality. This is structural change and it's not reversible at this point. I don't think things will ever go back to how they were before.

[@mk6rfc1]

@@Igivegdparent Godzilla v Kong did not make a billion, heck not even half like it was 470 million

[@Igivegdparent]

@@mk6rfc1 oh wait maybe it was the other fast and furious then or one of those films during early lock down

[@Aussie27Legend]

universal especially considering they have shown if something slightly underperforms they will rush it out, so if you want to watch it at home why wouldn't you help it bomb so they release it in a couple of weeks? So stupid.

[@rodolfo4156]

Gal Gadot - back, Dwayne Johnson - back, time to include henry cavil 😂😂

[@Mad_Titan_Paresh]

Vin should get the whole JLA cast in Fast X pt2 😅

[@AverageJoe483]

There needs to be cuts across the board in Hollywood in order to be profitable. It’s time for actors to feel a sense of humility rather than being entitled to HUGE pay checks . Writers and VFX should get higher pay out of actors salaries . GONE are the days if 2019 and massive box office. It will NEVER reach that level again .

[@kevinstfort]

Why not cut the execs salaries? They are the ones choosing to underpay VFX.

[@AverageJoe483]

@@kevinstfortThem as well ,cuts across the board !

[@lafeil]

You are right!

[@Jasta85]

Has there been a study on exactly how much actors influence audience numbers for movies? I can't recall the last movie I went to see where the actors in it were the deciding factor, it's always for other reasons such as being part of a franchise or genre I enjoy, or because the trailers looked good or because I heard good things through word of mouth.

[@meri5173]

Well, take me as an example. I don’t watch Mission Impossible because Tom Cruise is a Scientologist but I came to watch Fallout because Grace said Henry Cavill was great there lol

[@ironfox4990]

Since 2008, Hollywood stardom has been dying no matter what.

[@ssshar2176]

@@meri5173 same. I don’t watch Tom Cruise movies because of his Scientology ties. I didn’t watch Guardians because of James Gunn. I’m still debating The Flash.

[@ashernotheis76]

The last movie I saw where the actor in the film made me interested in seeing it was Reinfeld (with Nic Cage as Dracula). Good movie, though I don’t know why they released it in April (on the other side of the year of spooky season).

[@luma4902]

Especially in theater unless some they have some singular thing like tom cruise doing real stunts or some big actors in some blockbusters there is dedicatef fanbase of actors and actress but in general i dont think these numbers can make a big movie sucessful

[@tomwood555]

Grace while I absolutely adore your coverage of movies I do think you are missing out a vital factor as to why movies are not performing as well as they used to and that is the very bad cost of living crisis we are experiencing at least here in the UK 🇬🇧, going to the cinema has become more of a luxury recently because normal people are being so squeezed financially and traditional families who would normally flock to see The Little Mermaid won't be able to because of tough financial decisions they have to make

[@vampirefrompluto9788]

Same here in the USA. People have little extra money & need to be WOWed by the trailers if their going to see a movie in theaters.

[@manantial773]

She misses a lot of vital points actually. The inflation, the streaming issues, the differences between US and worldwide. And her blaming the actors so extremely makes her sound mad and out of touch.

[@Joy-bl3ft]

@@vampirefrompluto9788 I think much of that has been relieved by subscription services, if you can afford one IMAX movie a month or just around $20 a month to movies you can see as many as you want, pretty sure all the major theater chains have a subscription now. But if you can't afford $20 to your monthly entertainment then, you definitely have bigger problems than seeing films.

[@simpleplanfan011]

@@Joy-bl3ft Good point. I have amc a-list because that’s the only way I can afford to go to the movies so much now, especially living in nyc where everything has gotten even more expensive!

[@Joy-bl3ft]

@@simpleplanfan011 same! I used to use AMC a list as well but now I currently have regal unlimited. Every chain where I am has some sort of service like that. I actually stopped using my AMC because the local theater was downtown and you had to use one of the parking garages and it was kind of a pain for the distance you had to walk and then getting parking validated, so I switched over to regal for that reason. But you can't beat it!

[@aaryck5601]

I think the reason we are seeing low turnout for these, what should be blockbusters is due to overall nationwide inflation. I hear a lot of families talk about they don’t go as much because of cost - food, gas, rent/mortgage and even cars. It’s wild. Love the work Grace! Keep it up and thanks for being a friend! 🏳️‍🌈

[@anabel76]

Are you taking into account the international box office for Fast X? I think you should since the international market loves that franchise. This trend of only focusing on what happens in the States, though understandable, it proved a bit short sighted quite a few times.

[@david88464]

This, Fast X is doing impressive numbers elsewhere. It's basically a reverse Star Wars (A franchise that is on the small side internationally, except Japan).

[@SteveVdw]

Grace is as arrogant as most Americans ... thinking they're the centre of the universe. Delusional as usual.

[@sacmarv8997]

fast x will make at least 800 million , the numbers from china are huge and lots of other countries are huge ... , this much is enough for it to break even....

[@anabel76]

The day this video was uploaded the movie had already done 319 million worldwide. And this next weekend is a holiday in many countries. I will go then, for example. But it is very telling that this information is not given.

[@hothotheat3000]

I have a subscription for the Alamo Drafthouse and I used it for Fast X. I think the dip in box office for this franchise is simply attributed to the previous movies not being all that great. A lot of fans believe that it should’ve ended with Furious 7.

[@mo6live]

Grace this isn’t a sign for Jason Momoa read the room baby the reason the box office is down is because at this point the movie is just ridiculous and has gotten too crazy where now it’s becoming a joke for the GA

[@DReppin2009]

I'm not entirely sure why Momoa was expected to make this film an extra 50M.

[@JUANxxTNAFAN]

Mamoa is a draw, just internationally!

[@Robwall-zy8ej]

I think the underperformance issue may be coming from a lack of originality. There's too many sequels and franchises to the point that that's all there is when it comes to blockbuster entertainment, and audiences are just losing interest. This is why projects such as Mario are doing so well, as they're vastly different to the largely samey franchise content thats being churned out. There's not superhero fatigue, but overall franchise and sequel fatigue, evidenced by Fast X's underperformance

[@jaimeduncan6167]

I am not sure if I read you correctly. Do you mean it's part, a significant part, or the main issue?

[@ghostin3274]

We’ve never had an animated Mario movie it was always going to do well

[@steeevebt]

Or...The underperformance is due to shit writers, writing shit scripts. Inserting their ideology into them. Viewers are getting pissed with having unnecessary agenges being forced into movies and series's. Like all resent Disney redos, Disney + series ( willow, National treasure) Netflix has ruined Witcher and Amazon ruined LOTR.

[@DNB770]

The lack of originality argument is weak to me for the sole reason that people aren't going to see the original content. Only the franchise blockbusters are thriving in this current environment.

[@christianvandom]

There is nothing original about Super Mario. It is already a tried and proven franchise. It did so well because of the name alone. 😂

[@ryannixon5527]

Fast and furious is fine Grace 😂 practically the same opening as the previous one and still a 320 million opening weekend

[@kevinstfort]

Globally it’s huge, but domestic was pretty bad.

[@ryannixon5527]

@@kevinstfort it wasn’t pretty bad. 67 million is still great. Obviously not as big as the biggest instalments but that’s to be expected with a long running franchise

[@lacolem1]

She’s factoring in budget. Opening weekends would be fine if not for the bloated costs attached to these franchises these days

[@ryannixon5527]

@@lacolem1 I agree its budget is too big, but still not a bad opening

[@arrhabib]

As someone who lives in Africa I'm glad Netflix's Cleopatra is DOA. I'm happy that Egyptians voiced their opinions. Hollywood needs to know that telling other cultures stories should be done with respect and not just to score points with the current socio political landscape in America

[@brentmaxey20100]

I really think the pandemic & studios waiting not even a month to release movies + streaming has really hurt how people see movies😢. Plus with tvs so big & affordable+surround sound it’s easier than ever to basically make a room a theater🤯 & that’s what we did. I did LOVE Fast X

[@david88464]

Right. Pixar films are a proof of that.

[@sandal_thong]

Agree with original post. If you had to wait a couple months just to pay a premium to see a movie at home, then you might be more inclined to see it in a theater. Seeing it for "free" so soon on a streaming service your family already has, just hurts the movie more than it helps the service.

[@brentmaxey20100]

@@sandal_thong agreed. More & more companies are going back to multi tier structure. But I still don’t think that’s enough. Avatar just recently went for available renting, that’s where blockbusters all should be. I ❤️ the movie theater, Marcus is the best & has reclining/heated/cooled seats(made for couples), you can bring blankets; there’s restaurants, a bar, etc. If all upgraded like Marcus has done & some others, I really think that would fix things too. No one wants to sit in an old pull down, makes you butt fall asleep AMC chair & pay $20🤯. I just don’t want the cinema to go the way of DVDs, VHS, movie stores😢. But then again, our little at home set up is almost as good as an IMAX & we don’t have to leave the house. It’s so conflicting lol.

[@JoybuzzerX]

I feel streaming is an issue too. Now people feel they can wait out a lot of movies, so it takes something really huge to get them out. Loved Jason in this, but I havent thought of him as a big star yet

[@Empress_Lisanne]

"Aquaman made a billion dollars, which everyone seems to forget." How can I forget, Grace, when everytime you mention Aquaman, you mention it made a billion dollars? xD

[@r3dscop3gaming56]

Movie studios got to comfortable releasing mid and trash movies. Then mix that in with the pandemic and how that changed streaming and how people consume media. People would just rather wait a few months to watch it at home rather than go to a nasty theater with trash everywhere and people on their phones ruining the movie.

[@MulkRaj101]

Watched this week: Casino, Star Trek III : The Search for Spock and I finally caught Ant-Man: Quantumania. You know, when I first watched the first Guardians of the Galaxy, I was not expecting it to be that good, but it got me right at the end, I loved it. Ant-Man 3 on the other hand was a complete waste of everyone's time and money.

[@mikemike7326]

Grace is underestimating how many big blockbuster films are out right now. There’s no room for the films to thrive. June may have the same problem

[@lovelysix6296]

I’m sorry but Disney asked for that political fight in FL. They should not have tried to stomp over parental rights. Parents decide their education and choices not big corrupt corporations.

[@kevinstfort]

🤦🏽‍♂️

[@annw7843]

So you support the free speech of corporations being limited by the government?

[@zeldalink1555]

@@kevinstfort Don't face palm and don't defend blackwashing.

[@lukeflyswatter3203]

Justin Lin leaving Fast X over creative differences with Vin Diesel was a factor in the quality of the movie.

[@chronocross85]

I mean Justin Lin directed Fast 9 and it wasn't as good as Fast 5 or 6 which he also directed

[@r3dscop3gaming56]

I disagree. This movie I enjoyed way more than fast 9 and lin directed that one. Its just franchise fatigue imo

[@shadmanbashar6067]

@@shippendales8543 fast franchises always makes their most money international. Domestic collection will never be that high.

[@fademan77]

I went and saw guardians this last weekend in a standard screen.. It was still packed.

[@Joy-bl3ft]

@@shippendales8543 agree, f9 was my least favorite in the entire franchise, far too much jumping the shark, to a ridiculous extent. It's already enough that we have to suspend our belief for these kinds of movies, which is fine, but when they take it to such extremes, and removing the actual stakes of the film, you're just treating your audience like an idiot at that point.

[@reannagordon]

Still thinking about that emotional line Gamora said to Peter: “I bet we were fun” 😭

[@packedentertainment2866]

The Legendary Star Lord Will Return (for whatever reason, when Gunn’s already gone)

[@greygorygaming]

No one: Grace: Everyone forgets that Aquaman made a billion dollars.

[@ichliebebrot3773]

If everyone that shouldn’t be underperforming is underperforming, then at what point do you call it what it is? It’s the new norm post COVID. I don’t understand why people expected everything to go back to how it was pre-COVID, especially the box office.

[@thomas-w6j2q]

I agree. There seems to be this expectations that all these movies are going to go back to what they were doing. You can look at the 2018-19 box office and see we aint there yet. Not sure we will get there anytime soon.

[@58kenstyle]

WHAT? DC literally made Gal Gadot a GLOBAL superstar?!?!?!?!?! She might never need to work again because of Wonder Woman. How the hell did she got burn?

[@aarong3000]

The Fast franchise is definitely bringing The Rock and Gal Gadot back for a reason!

[@whitepaint7870]

Because they were desperate?

[@Kenny-the-Platypus]

@@whitepaint7870 The actors or the studio?

[@whitepaint7870]

@@Kenny-the-Platypus the actors, they were both burnt pretty bad by dc and Just probably want a win. (Plus millions of dollars)

[@MistressMary...22-u9j]

its amazing how D&D can be in the top 10 for a few months and still not even reach $100 million

[@claudegrenier3180]

@@mamadouaziza2536 WOW 🙄 such a useful comment....

[@scottmcguirk4848]

@@mamadouaziza2536 2 months? Few, couple, more than one.

[@goldengrill769]

rofl

[@johnteill_]

To be fair I don't see it as people putting a target on Disney...it's more like Disney is making films for people that aren't willing to show up...

[@Mumraw_]

Dang. Didnt know I was going to get spoilers in this video with the Gal Gadot info.

[@TECHIE_101]

My prediction: fast x, barbie, and the marvels will all be a box office bomb.

[@hemantks4353]

Elementals too

[@xgray2012]

I don't have any expectations for the 2023 remake of the Little Mermaid because I don't have any interest in watching the movie in theaters.

[@stevenlewis7749]

I'm a little surprised at the B+ CinemaScore for Fast X. I thought it was much better than F9. Not perfect, but more in line with the standard of some earlier films.

[@JohanL10]

Idk Grace, Fast X might not have made that much in the us, but it already passed 300M worldwide. It's not bad at all for an opening weekeny

[@darrenlim6951]

I have a regal unlimited membership, but I usually pay a bit extra to see films on premium screens.

[@johnnycreagh8247]

I've said it before. With the cost of living going up, individual, families and friends can't afford to go to the cinema or stream a movie. I know plenty of people who are streaming from sites that don't require subscriptions.

[@Imetalman2000]

After watching Guardians 3, I’m excited for Gunn’s DC universe.

[@Moondust-tj4oe]

Great to see Chris Pratt doing so well, despite all the bullshit that's said about him!

[@TechxGremlin]

I'm actually excited for this new Max service, if I'm keeping everything HBO Plus more, why not. The name isn't great, but they'll hold the keys to some of the best content out there. I want to see WBD dominate in streaming going forward.

[@shyrodillasyo]

Jason momoa was basically channeling captain jack sparrow in this movie! 😁😎👍

[@easyalpha1]

Jason is just a big movie presence...doesn’t need to be a smaller version of a Disney character .

[@baconislove]

Something I don't see brought up enough is Hollywoods weak advertising & marketing, I have said so often lately " I didn't even know this movie was coming out! " Audiences have changed, Hollywood needs to adapt

[@sandal_thong]

They put the same ads to repeat on one cable channel. If you go to another channel it has a different ad(s) that repeats.

[@projectg408]

At 11:24 you talk about Ron DeSantis “fighting a company” as being “unbelievable”. You should realize that that is exactly what companies like Disney are doing. They’re jumping in the ring, fighting their fight for “social justice”. And their fight does affect politics and entertainment and the cultural narrative. What if Ron happens to think the good fight is to be on the other side??

[@foster2095]

Nobody's forgets aquaman made a billion dollars because you mention it every time he's brought up 😅

[@hemantks4353]

I keep forgetting Captain Marvel and Aquaman made billion. Both movies were 🗑️

[@leo11lim]

Indy 5 is gonna bomb badly.

[@jillvlantine]

It's crazy how fast x made About half of what GOTG 3 made in it's domestic opening yet it still made more than guardians 3 worldwide.

[@Camw101]

Not that crazy. The fast movies always make more overseas.

[@brvdyy]

That was the expectation already though. It never has amazing domestic

[@JUANxxTNAFAN]

Grace is putting more emphasis on domestic than overseas! Fast and Furious is HUGE overseas!

[@raf686]

Even though that's a shocker wasn't the budget for GOTG 3 cheaper. I never looked at the budget for GOTG 3

[@raf686]

​@@JUANxxTNAFAN that's true!

[@matchalatte42]

I wonder if Finland's rapper Käärijä nearly winning Eurovision last weekend and becoming an international sensation had any effect on people wanting to watch a Finnish movie and therefore choosing "Sisu"? (Or maybe it's a coincidence/as Grace mentioned John Wick related)

[@briankelley7467]

Sisu is great... perhaps word of mouth

[@sanaksanandan]

Sisu trailer attracted the audience. And movie's concept is so simple that it didn't matter if it is finnish or skinnish movie. But the movie disappointed.

[@zeldalink1555]

America does not care about the Eurovision

[@AliaaAloha]

I have AMC A-List, and when it first started, I recall reading that AMC submits $10 to the studios - directly for that movie's box office, when an AMC List reservation is used. (Not sure if that is still the situation, yet I recall reading that at the time).

[@kevinstfort]

That’s not correct. AMC pays the studios $5 a movie. Hence if a member sees 4 movies a month AMC breaks even. If someone sees a 5th movie then they start to lose money.

[@AliaaAloha]

@@kevinstfort Interesting. Curious if you are you with AMC Theatres? If not, do you have an article that indicates it's $5/movie? My $10 mention to the studios from what I heard is the deal the studios accepted for the promotion (otherwise, they could refuse, and the feature would be AMC A-list excluded - for now, that is mostly Fathom Event movies because they did not agree to it). AMC makes a profit (makes up the difference) via concessions. (Wouldn't be surprised if concessions increased, when they started AMC A-list).

[@mayobanexvargas1947]

I do wonder..I have the regal membership and I go to the movies quite a bit..but does the membership deal hurt box office numbers?

[@animatsuri]

Imagine that. People were so disinterested in Netflix's Cleopatra movie that they didn't even hate watch it.

[@locomotivetrainstation6053]

I never hate watch. People hate watching Velma made it eligible for a season 2

[@jackthestripper-r4w]

D&D been in the top 10 for 2 months now and has not even cracked $100 million yet

[@Jeannine_9]

I think its wayyyy too early, to say Fast X is DOA, $320 globally is awesome, this movie will have legs, I’m seeing it two more times, one in 4DX. It made its budget back in one weekend and with Memorial Day looming, people will have the time to go see it. Not saying it will do a billion but it’s no where a loss. Plus this weekend in America was college graduation week.

[@keefriff99]

You can’t just say it made its budget back looking at gross numbers. You have to factor in advertising costs (a considerable amount not included in the production budget), plus the fact that the theaters take a percentage of that gross revenue. F10 may very well need to make $700-800 million just to break even.

[@easyalpha1]

700 million to break even... 800 will be the profit and above.

[@jonathancurran5366]

In terms of franchise fatigue Jim Cornette summed up well: "how I am supposed to miss you if you never go away?"

[@PathOfRage]

😂😂

[@Joy-bl3ft]

Or when the dead never stay dead

[@jimsteinmanfan80]

If you said ten years ago that studios would fight with their audiences they wouldn't have believed you.

[@tinamardt7734]

I think there’s also a lack of advertising. I find I have to actively find out what’s on. The change in watching patterns means I’m less aware so casual viewers aren’t aware what’s coming out I believe. Streaming services don’t advertise movies that much

[@marylincherie1806]

I want to add two reasons for less moviegoers: We are now used to not watch content at the same time because of all the streaming shows and streaming services anyway. If I don't know someone else who would enjoy a movie I am going to wait to watch it on my own in a few months. I do believe many visiters who just went with someone who wanted to see a film won't go nowadays.

[@drknightinla]

Could QUALITY of product be a reason for weak box office? Got to say most of that 2019 killer BO I think was fueled by BETTER QUALITY content....but maybe it's just me?

[@kevinstfort]

It’s the reduced window primarily. I saw SISU 2 - 3 weeks ago when it debuted and it’s already on digital. Just a month. Previously that would have been 90 days. People would see it in theaters and not wait. Now if you miss it opening weekend you know it will be on digital in a couple weeks.

[@brokendreamsbrokenheart5601]

I've heard that "The Flash" is projected to score a massive $110-$150 million dollar opening weekend box-office. But that movie opens in the US on June 16th alongside Disney's Elemental. Is "The Flash" really going to be THAT popular? And if so, will that leave Elemental in a worse financial predicament than Lightyear?😰

[@JUANxxTNAFAN]

Elemental is looking like a flop lol 28-38M range (maybe less according to pre sales). The Little Mermaid is looking like a big flop in Asia as well

[@annelentur]

​@@JUANxxTNAFANI think it more like your wishes than facts!

[@JUANxxTNAFAN]

@@annelentur it’s not my wishes. It’s actual data. China pre sales are horrendous and the same goes for Korea. We’re talking worst opening for a Hollywood films ever territory. Elemental ain’t looking good either

[@annelentur]

@JUANxxTNAFAN Can I get those presale China/Korea links?

[@unionxyz123]

​@@annelenturgoogle is free

[@cruzanassassin]

This talk of movies needing to make a billion dollars to be successful is the most online narrative I've ever heard... Smh

[@eaka68]

Not aJason fan but See on Apple tv was brilliant.

[@har9312]

Of course Guardians of the Galaxy are dropping below 50% and Grace STILL complains. The movie is doing amazingly

[@brandonmarvel9107]

Grace! I manage a movie theater and have had a lot of movie pass cards coming through my theater. Any chance you can talk about the return of Movie Pass?

[@2Hats74]

Fast 5 is still my favorite. Or maybe I just like the look of Rio.

[@thatsforgurls]

The cost of living is also up tremendously from 2019 for many. But I also think it’s because once the film leaves the premium screen, why see it on the lesser quality screen?🤷🏻‍♂️ movie theaters need to offer a more premium experience…just my opinion

[@sandal_thong]

I saw something that said we lost 2000 screens during the pandemic. Fewer screens will mean smaller opening weekends. I went to a drive-in an hour away several times during the pandemic. It's too bad the closer one couldn't have stayed in business; but they didn't know the pandemic was coming.

[@juandorame3651]

I think the rewatch ability is definitely affecting the box office for GOTG3. It’s a wonderful film that moved me so many times ! But I also was sad for an entire week afterwards !!

[@MrTaylortab]

I felt the same way with BP2, it's a really interesting turn for Marvel

[@juandorame3651]

@@MrTaylortab I agree ! It really got me emotionally. BP2 had me crying with the opening Marvel logo !

[@abloshow91]

Disney asked for that fight. You fuel your enemies the more you vilify them

[@Matt-bg5wg]

Everybody should be watching Silo. It’s brilliant.

[@meritorioustechnate9455]

Damn, I thought red was Grace’s color, but she looks fine af in blue too😩

[@ivansicardo8890]

Is nobody going to talk about the economy the reason for these low openings?

[@Ne0Nights]

I use AMC A-List for every movie and idk how it impacts box office??

[@justthej]

I've stopped going to movie theaters altogether due to the exorbitant costs of tickets and concessions, which make the overall experience quite unpleasant. However, if there were an IPIC Theater nearby, I would definitely choose to attend screenings there. The 18 and over policy at IPIC ensures a more respectful audience compared to what one typically encounters in regular theaters.

[@sandal_thong]

I think compared to a concert, a stage show or a sporting event, it's still a good deal. You don't have to pay $35 for parking!

[@jasonmoore9295]

You gotta remember Grace, Vin doesn’t have a career outside of this franchise. If he isn’t shooting Fast films, he isn’t working.

[@Moondust-tj4oe]

Looks like Chris Pratt is going to be the biggest box office star of the year. Good!

[@matiasalamos2899]

Grace i haven’t see the movie yet and you confirmed that gal gadot came back😭

[@loststoryproductions]

Same I’m like huh?

[@Aussie27Legend]

she puts up spoiler reviews with thumbnails with blatant spoilers the day things come out I never come round if there is a movie I want to watch opening that week

[@dude247316]

I can't believe Grace keeps saying "so many Nintendo fans" WTF did you expect? Nintendo has been around for decades, and Super Mario is a multi Billion Dollar company. It has sold Millions of games. I would say that Super Mario is the most known game in the world. And yet Grace you still keep saying "so many Nintendo fans". Sheesh, even for non video game people they still know the company name Nintendo and will always be associated with the Super Mario games.

[@russellcowart]

Grace, it seems like you were implying that because Encanto was diverse, that The Little Mermaid might be ok. It’s not diverse movies that anyone has an issue with. Most people love diversity or don’t even register it. It’s the swapping and changing what people have grown to love already. That’s the issue.

[@DavidM_10]

Correct. Nobody has a problem with diversity in principle. Nobody has a problem with a black mermaid. That's a specious argument put forward by disingenuous people to quell criticism. People have a problem with changing the appearance of a character whom they didn't want to be changed.

[@zeldalink1555]

Exactly. Blackwashing should be punished too. Look at Cleopatra.

[@CharlieEarthRoast]

But I still think that studios, aka Disney/Marvel, need to do better when it comes to hiring enough people and paying appropriate salaries without overworking digital artists. The quality would skyrocket.

[@princeofallsayians1551]

3rd and 4th tier characters are James Gunn's wheel house 😮

[@sixthjayhawk]

I honestly wonder if the underperforming May movies (so far) are bc May is such a busy month in the US. You got Mother’s Day, end of school, graduations, summer vacations starting, Memorial Day, etc. Maybe it’s a combination of “too much else going on” and “movie doesn’t look like it’s worth my time / I can wait a week”.

[@simplyrecommended]

i enjoyed fast x a little long a few scratch your head moments enjoyed mamoa performance, im sure he enjoyed the role too

[@valkyrie4855]

I really enjoyed fast x it's great movie and lots of fun Jason done a great job too.

[@alexiatorrez7680]

Since 2️⃣0️⃣1️⃣9️⃣, I stop 🛑 going to see a movie when just coming out. I switch to going to the movies when is slow or no much to see. Also, I prefer going during Tuesday during the day. My friend was leaving the parking lot of Walmart in 2017 (Colorado ) when she hear screaming and gunshots. She stop 🛑 by the store to pick a few groceries. She almost got kill. During the pandemic 😷, It didn’t bother me the not movies or shopping 🛍️. Now, I prefer everything delivered, and I can wait for digital. I may get hurt or worst for going to the movies 🍿. No no no

[@kluv2g1]

How many movies have to underperform before its the rule and not the exception? People have been quick to declare the box office is back but really only a handful of movies have exceeded expectations. I think studios will have to lower their expectations and budgets at least until the economy completely rebounds.

[@rmannayr2129]

A LOT OF PEOPLE DIDN'T LIKE F9!

[@heiress.]

I’ve never watched any of his movies but I can’t help but appreciate Gerald Bulter’s work ethic.

[@nicholasmaione5694]

Grace, how do you factor in what should be happening since box office scores are kinda all over the place since the pandemic recovery? How much of a bump should writers get in the strike if movies don’t produce. Should the executives be taking the cut for that since they are the ones taking the risks in making the content or will the content improve with better writing contracts? What do you feel is the right balance? Or do you feel the billion dollar expectations are just so unrealistic that movies should go back to subpar VFX and settle for more modest returns?

[@RaedViera]

I don't know it is over there in the US, but over here in México, movie theater experiences are not good. People talk during the movie, they check their messages on the phone with the brightest screens ever, when entering the room they use the flashlights in their phones. There is no consideration for others and that really makes you wonder "do I need to watch that movie in theaters or can I wait to watch it in my house?"

[@R2Mike]

Idk if there are "stars" anymore in Hollywood. You mention draws but there's not very many, less than 5.

[@VTTVpsycho]

Hey Grace, I loved the Little Mermaid watch along so much that I decided to keep my membership! I look forward to watching this episode of Movie Math 🙃

[@art23428]

Ok simp

[@manantial773]

Grace, do you realize that you cannot make such judgments basing them only on performance in the US?! The movie overperformed outside of the US... And you blaming the actors?! This is not serious...

[@johnnycreagh8247]

I think Hollywood has to view their products more globally than what the US is demanding.

[@johnbarrett915]

@@johnnycreagh8247 That's not going to happen. US movies are still made for US audiences, though with an increasing nod to China. The EU with the worlds richest audience doesn't even get a look in as to global perspectives...

[@stevejohnson6248]

I'm an A-List member and see around 1 to 2 movies a week. This weekend I'll be seeing The Machine and maybe Master Gardner. Giving Fast X and Little Mermaid a pass, neither look interesting. Sisu was great!!! We need way more movies like that. I'm glad it is doing so well digitally.

[@MaxIronsThird]

I'm gonna miss HBOmax's purple.

[@supervegeta101]

The only Max advertising I've seen is the ads before you watch something on HBOMax itself.

[@AnatemaOficial]

Since when does a movie need to make over 800 mil to not be an "embarrassment"?

[@sergioacosta9712]

There is no saturation of movies in any way, the BIG reason why people don’t go o the movies and I know this because I know many people that wait to be free on streaming or don’t go for the high price of movie tickets.

[@Satine2001MR]

I think also the weather has been beautiful people are doing more things outdoors, sports, also a certain percentage of people just don't feel like going back to theaters

[@spanishsupafly]

I maintain that the last Fast movie helped push the notion that the franchise jumped the shark. The previous movies were already pushing the bar on the 'ridiculous' scale, but space travel? Driving off a cliff and swinging via wire? Im sure audiences have a certain endurance for the absurd, but sometimes you cross that line where audiences just stop taking you serious, which is a space you don't want to end up in as a franchise.

[@Joy-bl3ft]

This. The fact that they broke through the atmosphere is..... Ludacris. The idea that they didn't burn up on reentry is also .... ludacris. I could go on all day. It would be nice for these filmmakers to just not treat us like idiots. I checked out of f9 so many times I lost count.

[@spanishsupafly]

@@Joy-bl3ft Yeah.. after all that they might as well have introduced Dom to Marty and his DeLorean and made the next movie about going 'Back to the Future'. Like, at that point, why not?

[@keefriff99]

I’m a big fan of the F&F franchise…I know it’s an absurd series of movies, but I’ve enjoyed them all up to F8, and even I despised F9. It was almost completely irredeemable. I still haven’t seen F10 but I’m planning on going this Thursday. I’m cautiously optimistic that it’s a damn sight better than F9, which shouldn’t be difficult to pull off.

[@hallowedground4101]

People will go to see Jason Momoa in the right role - which Lobo surely is. You love to confuse correlation with causation. Most people who didn't go to Fast X didn't go because Fast 9 was terrible & reviews have said X isn't much better

[@luxneji]

O actually don’t think mostly is not underperformance but rather an adjustment In the BoxOffice pontential is very clear there is a still an impact

[@RandallGriffithCHt]

Going to my local AMC is a depressing experience. It is so much like one of those dying malls, just with dirty, sticky floors.