"Box Office Preview: Will 'Venom: The Last Dance' Break the October Sequel Slump?"
Box Office Preview: ‘Venom: The Last Dance’ Tries to Avoid the October Sequel Slump
Source: Gold Derby
Overview of 'Venom: The Last Dance'
- Third and reportedly final movie starring Tom Hardy as Eddie Brock / Venom.
- Set to release on October 23, 2024, amidst a month filled with other sequels.
- Directed by Kelly Marcel, who makes her feature directorial debut.
Box Office Expectations
- Predicted opening weekend: between $60 million and $70 million.
- Previous entries:
- First 'Venom' (2018): Opened at $80.3 million.
- 'Venom: Let There Be Carnage' (2021): Opened at $90 million.
- Recent trends show a decline in superhero and comic book movies, contributing to ticket sale concerns.
Competition and Market Dynamics
- Conflict with the World Series’ start could impact ticket sales in major markets.
- Other major release includes Focus Features’ “Conclave,” expected to attract older audiences with award buzz.
Potential Audience Reception
- Early reviews could significantly affect box office performance.
- Concerns about 'sequelitis' and performance of recent sequels.
- Advertised as the end of a trilogy, which may motivate fans of the previous films to attend.
Conclusion
With several factors at play, including market competition and audience reception, "Venom: The Last Dance" is poised for a challenging debut that could determine the fate of future sequels in the franchise.
