This weekend has been very productive for theIMAXbox office thanks toThe Fall Guy, the new film fromDavid LeitchstarringRyan GoslingandEmily Blunt. The action-packed comedy scored $4.7 million from IMAX screenings during its debut, with the format gathering up $12.2 million across all titles. As of today,The Fall Guyhas earned $5.5 million from the IMAX format, taking up 11% of the movie’s current domestic total.
The Fall Guyfollows Colt Seavers (Ryan Gosling), an aging stuntman working on a movie for his ex-girlfriend, hotshot director Jody Moreno (Emily Blunt). When the film’s lead, Tom Ryder (Aaron Taylor-Johnson), goes missing, Colt takes on the daunting task of finding him to save Jody’s big-budget feature and maybe win her heart back in the process.
When it comes to other corners of the IMAX box office, titles such asFormed Police Unit,Twilight of the Warriors,andHowl’s Moving Castlehave gained good revenue in China.Formed Police Unittook the top spot, with the drama directed byTat-Chiu Leeearning $3.5 million over the course of the weekend. And whileHowl’s Moving Castlepremiered all the way back in 2004, the re-release ofHayao Miyazaki’s classic story about a young girl who is turned into an elderly woman by a witch took $500,000. However, IMAX screens from all over the world are gearing up for the summer’s next blockbuster.
The Apes Are Making a Comeback
The world is preparing for the release ofKingdom of the Planet of the Apes, which will make its way to theaters in the United States and Canada on May 10. The next installment in the classic franchise will be available on 1,600 IMAX screens from all over the planet, ensuring audiences can experience the sequel in one of the best formats available. The movie will take place hundreds of years after Caesar’s (Andy Serkis) death, and it will introduce Noa (Owen Teague) as he tries to lead the apes towards a better future. Directed byWes Ball,Kingdom of the Planet of the Apescould mark the beginning of a new era for the series.
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The Fall Guy
Colt Seavers is a stuntman who left the business a year earlier to focus on both his physical and mental health. He’s drafted back into service when the star of a mega-budget studio movie, which is being directed by his ex, goes missing.
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