In a disappointing turn of events for the highly anticipated action film, “Expendables 4,” the movie has landed an underwhelming $32 million at the box office on its opening Friday. According to The Hollywood Reporter, this marks the worst opening in the franchise’s history.
The lackluster performance of “Expendables 4” is especially notable considering the strong competition from other films currently playing in theaters. Box office holdovers such as the horror installment “Nun II” and Kenneth Branagh’s supernatural thriller, “The Haunting in Venice,” have managed to maintain their appeal and draw in audiences.
Distributed by Lionsgate and Milleniums, “Expendables 4” had high expectations following the success of its predecessors. However, the film’s lack of box office traction suggests that it may struggle to meet the success of its predecessors.
The disappointing Friday grosses for “Expendables 4” also include a disappointing $750,000 from Thursday evening previews. This relatively low figure indicates a weak start for the film, which could impact its overall performance in the coming weeks.
Although it’s still early to draw definitive conclusions, these initial numbers suggest that “Expendables 4” may face challenges throughout its theatrical run. It remains to be seen whether the film can bounce back and attract a larger audience as the weekend progresses.
Fans of the action franchise had high hopes for “Expendables 4,” as it brings together an ensemble cast of veteran action stars, including Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, and Dolph Lundgren. However, it seems that this star power may not be enough to entice audiences to theaters in large numbers.
As the box office results continue to roll in, it will be interesting to see how “Expendables 4” fares against its competitors and how much it will ultimately earn during its theatrical run.