Wolf Man review: Leigh Whannell’s latest horror flop

Joe Sanders
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Horror Flop

The box office saw lackluster results over the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend and Donald Trump’s inauguration. Mufasa: The Lion King led the charts but failed to generate significant revenue.

This marks the second lowest MLK weekend in the past decade, discounting the pandemic year of 2021, when theaters were closed. Disney’s Mufasa: The Lion King topped the box office with a modest $16 million over the four-day weekend, the lowest performance for a No.1 film over the MLK weekend since 1997, when “Beverly Hills Ninja” opened to $12.2 million. Sony’s R-rated comedy “One of Them Days” secured the second spot, grossing over $12 million in its opening weekend.

Despite receiving an A- CinemaScore and an 84% positive rating on PostTrak, the film’s performance did not meet higher expectations.

Blumhouse horror struggles at the box office

Blumhouse/Universal’s horror film had a weak showing. It struggled to capture significant audience interest.

Mixed word-of-mouth and lackluster reviews impacted its performance. The MLK 4-day weekend has the potential to be a box office powerhouse. Past triumphs include “Bad Boys for Life” in 2020 and “American Sniper” in 2015.

However, this year’s underwhelming lineup of films failed to ignite the same level of audience enthusiasm. Limited attraction and a lack of highly anticipated releases contributed to the disappointing weekend figures. In a period typically known for strong box office returns, this year’s MLK weekend has instead highlighted the industry’s ongoing struggle.

The industry is trying to recover from pandemic-era disruptions and shifts in consumer behavior. The future hope rests on upcoming releases and the ability of studios to generate compelling content that drives moviegoers back to theaters.

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