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‘Scream’ Grabs First Place in Box Office Rankings
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For quite some time now, the movie Spider-Man: No Way Home from Marvel and Disney has been reigning supreme at the box office. With a solid month of uninterrupted success, no other recent releases have even come close to challenging its dominance. However, as is the norm in the film industry, even the most popular movies eventually step down from the top spot. Once saturation sets in and discussions start to fade, newer films gradually rise to take their place. Surprisingly, the latest contender that has dethroned Spider-Man might catch some off guard.
The newest entry in the Scream series, known for its horror slasher genre (which notably isn’t a reboot, despite lacking a number or subtitle), has claimed the top position at the box office by raking in $30.6 million during its debut weekend. Not only is this an impressive revenue haul and a notable achievement, but it has also surpassed expectations. Industry experts had predicted that Scream would earn around $25 million in its debut weekend, but the movie exceeded that projection by over $5 million.
Box Office: ‘Scream’ Takes Over ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ With $34 Million Earnings Over the Holiday Weekend https://t.co/40Rn816wa3
— Variety (@Variety) January 17, 2022
The unexpected success of the film has left many surprised, especially considering that January is typically a lackluster month for movie releases, coupled with the ongoing pandemic situation. Nostalgia likely played a significant role in attracting audiences, as the new Scream brought back key members of the original cast, including Neve Campbell and Courtney Cox. Additionally, the movie has garnered positive reviews from critics, currently holding a 75% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes, a notable improvement compared to recent horror reboots like Halloween Kills.
With any luck, this achievement could signal a gradual return to a more stabilized state for the film industry, which has been navigating through a tumultuous period over the past couple of years due to the pandemic.
