Exclusive Preview Numbers for Dune: Part Two Suggest a Strong Start at the Box Office
Introduction
Welcome back to the cinema, everyone. Legendary Entertainment/Warner Bros’ Dune: Part Two is off to a strong start with $10 million-plus in previews, as per industry estimates. These numbers, however, have not been confirmed by Warner Bros themselves, so they may be subject to change before the official figures are released. This opening preview number is the highest we have seen since [Barbenheimer].
Dune: Part Two Previews Surpass Expectations
At $10 million, Dune: Part Two’s previews have exceeded expectations in comparison to past preview cash records. This is the highest cash preview since the release of [Barbenheimer] when Barbie made $22.3M and Oppenheim made $10.5M back in 2021. Even Five Nights at Freddy’s, despite being streamed on Universal’s Peacock service, drew in a phenomenal $10.3M on its Thursday night preview.
Box Office Projections
Although presales for Dune: Part Two are currently frontloaded for premium formats, standard advance ticket sales are looking promising. However, industry sources are taking these presales figures with some caution. Typically, advance ticket sales of $18M typically indicate an opening of over $100M, but the skepticism lingers.
Huge Buzz and Positive Reception for Dune: Part Two
Dune: Part Two has received overwhelmingly positive reviews, with a 95% Certified Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes, validating a vast social media conversation surrounding the movie. Audiences have expressed their excitement across various social media platforms, praising the teamwork from the cast, the outstanding cinematography, and the captivating music by Hans Zimmer. In fact, social media chatter has praised Dune: Part Two as a “complex geopolitical thriller” and has compared it favorably with The Lord of the Rings trilogy. The buzz and excitement generated by the strong social media push for this movie could potentially translate into a massive box office success.
Stay tuned for further updates on Dune: Part Two’s box office performance!
