THE BOX OFFICE. YOU DON’T FACE YOUR FEARS, YOU RIDE THEM. THE WAIT IS FINALLY OVER. TWISTERS IS ALREADY TAKING OVER THE BOX OFFICE IN ITS OPENING WEEKEND, RAKING IN ROUGHLY $80 MILLION IN AMERICA AND CANADA IN JUST ITS FIRST FEW DAYS. YOU’LL SEE EL RENO. YOU’LL SEE CHICKASHA. YOU’LL SEE LANDSCAPES THAT THAT LOOK FAMILIAR. THE SEQUEL TO THE 1996 CULT CLASSIC IS ONCE AGAIN, ALL ABOUT OKLAHOMA’S WILD WEATHER, AND IT WAS MOSTLY SHOT RIGHT IN OUR BACKYARD WITH THE HELP OF PRAIRIE SURF STUDIOS. BUT ULTIMATELY, LEE ISAAC CHUNG, THE DIRECTOR HE WANTED IT IN OKLAHOMA, WANTED IT TO FEEL REAL. AND SO WE GOT LUCKY ENOUGH TO HAVE HIM. YOU’LL LIKELY RECOGNIZE SOME OF THE LOCATIONS AND MAYBE EVEN SOME OF THE EXTRAS, LIKE APRIL WARREN, WHO WAS LUCKY ENOUGH TO RETURN TO THE BIG SCREEN IN THE BACKGROUND OF A BIG MOMENT AND ALL THE SPECIAL EFFECTS AND THOSE BIG WIND FANS AND EVERYTHING FLYING AROUND. SO IT WAS PRETTY CRAZY. IT’S PRETTY EXCITING DOING THAT. OF COURSE, IT LIVES UP TO ITS TITLE FULL OF ACTION AND A TORNADO FILLED PLOT. OH, I’M SURE THERE’LL BE A LOT OF, UH, REALISTIC SCENES AND MAYBE SOME THAT ARE MOVIE MADE. I THINK THEY MIGHT HAVE SOME THINGS OVER EXAGGERATED, BUT I HAVEN’T SEEN VERY MANY TRAILERS, SO I’M KIND OF COMING IN BLIND ON THIS ONE. IT’S A MOVIE OKLAHOMANS CAN TAKE PRIDE IN KNOWING WHAT IT’S LIKE TO LIVE IN TORNADO ALLEY, AND WHILE IT WINS BIG AT THE BOX OFFICE, IT’S LEAVING AN ECONOMIC IMPACT LOCALLY AS WELL. WE USED OVER 300 VENDORS ACROSS THE STATE. THERE WAS THOUSANDS OF JOBS CREATED. THEATERS ARE BUSY. MAKE SURE YOU GRAB A TICKET IN ADVANCE AND ENJOY THE ACTION PACKED THRILLER. BUT OUR OKL
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Variety: Regal Warren Moore was top-earning theater for during 'Twisters'
Variety notes that 4DX screenings in the Midwest helped drive box office sales for "Twisters"
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The highly anticipated standalone sequel "Twisters" hit theaters last week, dominating the domestic box office by bringing in over $80 million.| RELATED VIDEO ABOVE | ‘Twisters’ takes in over $80 million on opening weekendAnd it's no surprise that an Oklahoma movie theater played a big role in that success. According to Variety, the top-earning theater for "Twisters" was the Regal Warren in Moore, but the outlet did not say how much of the ticket sales came from the Oklahoma City metro theater. Variety notes that 4DX screenings in the Midwest helped drive box office sales for "Twisters," which was expected to make $50 million to $55 million domestically during its opening weekend."Midwesterners indeed turned out in force, leading 'Twisters' to overperform in the cinemas between the coasts. Traditionally, New York City and Los Angeles have the highest-attended venues in the country," Variety wrote of the movie's success that led it to have the third-highest debut of the year.Other top-grossing theaters for "Twisters" were in Knoxville, Tennessee (third) and San Antonio (fourth). Theaters in Nashville and Dallas also ranked high on the list, according to Variety."Twisters" saw success in the international box office, as well, generating more than $42 million. That gave the Glen Powell and Daisy Edgar-Jones movie a total of $123.2 million globally during its opening weekend.The sequel follows in the original film's footsteps with the box office success. "Twister" bought in about $41 million at the domestic box office during its opening weekend and was the second-highest-grossing movie of 1996 with more than $241 million domestically.Including the international box office, "Twister" brought in more than $494 million."Twisters" looks to continue its box office success, but "Deadpool & Wolverine," the third installment of the Deadpool series, is expected to dethrone "Twisters" this weekend.Top Headlines Police identify victim, investigate motivation behind deadly shooting at southeast OKC home Police take suspect into custody after deadly shooting at southeast Oklahoma City home President Biden ends 2024 reelection bid, VP Harris gets his endorsem*nt Former Oklahoma Gov. David Walters supports Biden's decision to drop out of presidential race Oklahoma politicians react to President Joe Biden’s announcement on not seeking reelection
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The highly anticipated standalone sequel "Twisters" hit theaters last week, dominating the domestic box office by bringing in over $80 million.
| RELATED VIDEO ABOVE | ‘Twisters’ takes in over $80 million on opening weekend
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And it's no surprise that an Oklahoma movie theater played a big role in that success. According to Variety, the top-earning theater for "Twisters" was the Regal Warren in Moore, but the outlet did not say how much of the ticket sales came from the Oklahoma City metro theater.
Variety notes that 4DX screenings in the Midwest helped drive box office sales for "Twisters," which was expected to make $50 million to $55 million domestically during its opening weekend.
"Midwesterners indeed turned out in force, leading 'Twisters' to overperform in the cinemas between the coasts. Traditionally, New York City and Los Angeles have the highest-attended venues in the country," Variety wrote of the movie's success that led it to have the third-highest debut of the year.
Other top-grossing theaters for "Twisters" were in Knoxville, Tennessee (third) and San Antonio (fourth). Theaters in Nashville and Dallas also ranked high on the list, according to Variety.
"Twisters" saw success in the international box office, as well, generating more than $42 million. That gave the Glen Powell and Daisy Edgar-Jones movie a total of $123.2 million globally during its opening weekend.
‘Twisters’ extra talks about new film, role in original film
The sequel follows in the original film's footsteps with the box office success. "Twister" bought in about $41 million at the domestic box office during its opening weekend and was the second-highest-grossing movie of 1996 with more than $241 million domestically.
Including the international box office, "Twister" brought in more than $494 million.
"Twisters" looks to continue its box office success, but "Deadpool & Wolverine," the third installment of the Deadpool series, is expected to dethrone "Twisters" this weekend.
Top Headlines
- Police identify victim, investigate motivation behind deadly shooting at southeast OKC home
- Police take suspect into custody after deadly shooting at southeast Oklahoma City home
- President Biden ends 2024 reelection bid, VP Harris gets his endorsem*nt
- Former Oklahoma Gov. David Walters supports Biden's decision to drop out of presidential race
- Oklahoma politicians react to President Joe Biden’s announcement on not seeking reelection
