LOS ANGELES, USA — In a spectacular display of box office prowess, “Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One” claimed the top spot over the weekend, amassing an impressive $56.2 million in domestic sales from Friday to Sunday and a total of $80 million since its Wednesday release, as reported by Box Office Mojo. The film has set a new franchise record, although it fell slightly short of initial projections given its substantial $300 million budget.
Here are the key highlights
– “Dead Reckoning Part One,” the seventh installment in the “Mission: Impossible” series, came close but ultimately fell short of the estimated $85 to $95 million it was projected to earn during its five-day U.S. opening.
– However, the film has achieved a remarkable feat by setting a new franchise record for five-day earnings when compared to previous “Mission: Impossible” films. “Mission: Impossible – Fallout” raked in $77.5 million during its initial five days in theaters in 2018, while “Mission: Impossible II” accumulated $78.8 million during the same time period in 2000, according to Box Office Mojo.
– While “Dead Reckoning Part One” didn’t surpass the Friday-to-Sunday sales of “Fallout” and “Mission: Impossible II,” it did surpass the opening weekends of other films in the franchise, including the original “Mission: Impossible” from 1996 and “Rogue Nation” from 2015. It’s worth noting that Paramount has released some movies in the series on Wednesdays and others on Fridays.
– Internationally, “Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One” has garnered an additional $155 million since its release, resulting in a global total of $235 million.
Impressive Numbers
$300 million. This is the staggering budget allocated for the production of the latest “Mission: Impossible” film, excluding marketing expenses, as reported by Variety.
We have worked on this film for years and it's finally in theaters. We hope you love it as much as we loved making it for you. Thank you for continuing to support the Mission: Impossible films. pic.twitter.com/52eJx1Bbud
— Tom Cruise (@TomCruise) July 13, 2023
Insight
“Dead Reckoning Part One” marks the return of the “Mission: Impossible” series after a five-year hiatus. Directed by Christopher McQuarrie, the film features an ensemble cast led by the charismatic Tom Cruise, along with Hayley Atwell, Vanessa Kirby, Henry Czerny, Rebecca Ferguson, Ving Rhames, and Simon Pegg. Critics on Rotten Tomatoes have given the film a remarkable 96% rating, while audiences have shown their overwhelming approval with a score of 94%. It is worth noting that Tom Cruise had the second-highest-grossing film of the post-Covid era last year with the highly anticipated release of “Top Gun: Maverick.”
Additional Highlights
In its second weekend in theaters, “Sound of Freedom” climbed to the No. 2 spot, generating $27 million from Friday to Sunday, as reported by Box Office Mojo. The film has faced criticism for its portrayal of child exploitation and its lead actor’s association with QAnon, according to the Guardian, but it has managed to amass $85 million during its two-week theatrical run. Meanwhile, “Insidious: The Red Door” dropped to the No. 3 spot, earning $13 million in its second weekend. Overall, the horror film has amassed $58 million domestically, according to the Hollywood Reporter.
What’s Ahead
The upcoming weekend holds great anticipation as two highly anticipated films, “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer,” make their debuts on Friday. Both movies have generated significant online buzz, and their contrasting themes have led many moviegoers to plan a rare double feature. “Barbie” is projected to earn an impressive $80 to $100 million during its opening weekend, as reported by Deadline. On the other hand, “Oppenheimer” is expected to open with $40 to $50 million, according to Deadline.
