Uncharted Shakes Up the Gold‑Rush of Video‑Game Movies
The newest blockbuster tied to a hit game, Uncharted, starring Tom Holland and Mark Wahlberg, has leapt into the spotlight as the fourth‑biggest opening in the history of video‑game adaptations.
Weekend Box‑Office Magic
- Fresh out of the gates: $44 million in the U.S. (≈ S$59.2 million worldwide).
- Critics’ verdict? Mixed. Fans? Raving!
- With a boost from audience love, the movie’s second and third weekends look set to climb.
Top Hits in the Game‑Movie Hall of Fame
- Sonic the Hedgehog – $58 million
- Detective Pikachu – $54 million
- Tomb Raider – $47 million
- Uncharted – $44 million
- Angry Birds – $38 million
Behind the Scenes
Directed by Ruben Fleischer, the film follows globe‑trotting treasure hunter Nathan Drake (Holland) and his no‑nerve sidekick, Sully (Wahlberg). Together, they chase the legend of the greatest treasure never found, all while racing to outsmart two slick villains: Antonio Banderas and Tati Gabrielle.
Audience feedback? A solid B+ on CinemaScore—a pretty sweet indicator that the movie landed well with popcorn‑lover fans.
For more behind‑the‑camera nuggets, read on at our Geek Culture coverage.
