Jordan Peele’s “Us” Fires Up the Box Office
Picture a horror movie so electric it lights up the entire theater stack – that’s what Jordan Peele’s newest film “Us” delivers. With a staggering $70.3 million (about S$95 million) in its opening weekend, the movie didn’t just hit the charts; it tossed them over the rim.
Box‑Office Highlights
- Opening Weekend: $70.3 million – a record‑setting launch for a horror flick.
- Twitter Acknowledgement: BoxOfficeMojo called the three‑day sales “mind‑blowing.”
- Top‑Rated: 94 % on Rotten Tomatoes – rare praise for a horror spectacle.
- Cast Stars: Lupita Nyong’o, Winston Duke and Elisabeth Moss portray a family confronting terrifying doppelgängers.
Weekend Standout Ranks
- “Us” – $70.3 m (U.S.) – takes the crown from the female‑led blockbuster by pulling a flush behind Disney’s “Captain Marvel.”
- “Captain Marvel” – $35 m – blockbuster still secures the second spot with over $910 m worldwide.
- “Wonder Park” – $9 m – Paramount’s animated adventure about a kid’s secret amusement park, featuring voices from Brianna Denski, Jennifer Garner, Matthew Broderick and John Oliver.
- “Five Feet Apart” – $8.8 m – a teen romance that tickles hearts while keeping the pair three feet apart.
- “How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World” – $6.5 m – the epic saga of Hiccup and Toothless chasing dragon utopia.
- “A Madea Family Funeral” – $4.5 m – an outrageous family drama.
- “Gloria Bell” – $1.8 m – supernatural thriller.
- No Manches Frida 2 – $1.8 m – a lively sequel.
- The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part – $1.1 m – toy‑tastic journey.
- Alita: Battle Angel – $1 m – cyber‑punk romp.
Why Peele Pulls a Fast One
Peele’s first film, Get Out, wowed critics and audiences alike by mixing horror with sharp social commentary, earning a Best Original Screenplay Oscar and ranking as the 10th most profitable film of 2017. Now, with “Us,” he’s done it again – this time juggling chills, thriller, and a plot twist that scarred viewers for good.
So if you’re looking for a weekend that’s made of things that shouldn’t quite be there, “Us” is the film that will leave you on the edge of your seat & chilling in the hallway downstairs.
