Fury Road: The Mad Max Chronicles - Failed heist attempt at a "Garfield" event
The spin-off movie "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga" experienced a slow opening in theatres. It failed to meet the hype and expectations since its premiere in both Germany and the United States.
Lackluster Performance in Germany
In Germany, the post-apocalyptic flick starring Anya Taylor-Joy (28) and Chris Hemsworth (40) struggled to surpass "Garfield - A Whole Extra Helping of Adventure," which has been running in theatres for two weeks. "Furiosa" accrued 86,000 viewers since its release last Thursday. On the other hand, "Garfield" managed to sell 98,000 tickets in the same time frame.
"Blickpunkt: Film" reported that "Furiosa" generated lesser revenue compared to the children's film in Germany. This past weekend marked the weakest box office performance of the year.
Underwhelming Launch in the US on Memorial Day weekend
In the United States, "Furiosa" appears to be turning into a flop, despite its release during a long holiday weekend - Memorial Day. Observed on the last Monday in May, Memorial Day is a time to honour the fallen soldiers in the country.
The prequel to "Mad Max: Fury Road" (2015) earned just $25.6 million in the US by Sunday after its Friday release. Forecasts predicted a total of $50 million for the long weekend, but "Furiosa" might only muster a grand total of $31 million.
Despite its prominent show at the Cannes Film Festival, "Furiosa" barely edged out "Garfield" in the US box office. The "Garfield" movie, which released on the same weekend, raked in $24.8 million by Sunday. The ultimate winner of the Memorial Day weekend will be unveiled on Tuesday, with both movies expected to reach around $31 million.
With either film claiming the Memorial Day weekend crown, it would be the weakest debut since 1995, when "Casper" made a disappointing $22 million. A $168 million movie like "Furiosa" expected much better earnings.
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The original "Mad Max: Fury Road" starring Tom Hardy was a critical and commercial success, while its prequel "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga" seems to be struggling in comparison. Despite being released on a holiday weekend in the USA, "Furiosa" has failed to meet expectations, earning less than projected. This disappointing performance is also apparent in Germany, where the film has struggled to outperform "Garfield - A Whole Extra Helping of Adventure" in ticket sales. Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth, who star in "Furiosa", may have brought fans to theaters, but it seems the buzz around the film wasn't enough to secure a strong box office opening. This disappointing start for "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga" marks one of the weakest Memorial Day weekend debuts in the USA since 1995, raising questions about the film's overall success.
Source: www.stern.de
