That quantity exceeded trade expectations, which had projected the movie to make round $30 million in its weekend debut. Sony added that the brand new launch may soak up $51 million over the vacation weekend, which incorporates Presidents Day.
For Sony, the sturdy opening retains the studio’s profitable streak alive.
Sony had a powerful 2021 due to “Venom: Let There Be Carnage,” “Ghostbusters: Afterlife” and “No Approach Dwelling” to cap off the yr.
The great exhibiting for “Uncharted” is one other profitable online game adaptation. Movies primarily based on video video games have traditionally had a hit and miss observe file on the field workplace, however it seems that up to now “Uncharted” has landed within the hit class.
As for theater operators, “Uncharted” serves as a stable bridge to one of the crucial anticipated movies on the yr: “The Batman.”
Warner Bros.’ subsequent installment within the Batman franchise hits theaters March 4 and stars Robert Pattinson because the Caped Crusader. The movie may very well be one of many greatest blockbusters of the yr. (Warner Bros. and CNN are each owned by WarnerMedia.)