Box Office Predictions of 2022
As we move closer into the new year, let's look ahead, and predict the outcomes of the 2022 box office!
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My 2023 Box Office Predictions are out now! Check it out!
(To find it, click on my account" Animated Critic, and go to lists to find it!)
Something I've been working on for a while is my new film website, "The Animated Critic". It has all sorts of articles, such as movie/TV reviews, trending news in the film industry, predictions, and a lot more for film fans! Its out now, and you can check it out right now!
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-MCU Phase 4: Is It a Disappointment?
-The Streaming Wars: Who Will Win?
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- DirectorSimon KinbergStarsJessica ChastainPenélope CruzBingbing FanWhen a top-secret weapon falls into mercenary hands, a wild-card C.I.A. agent joins forces with three international agents on a mission to retrieve it, while staying a step ahead of a mysterious woman who's tracking their every move.Opening Weekend: $10,000,000
Domestic: $25,000,000
Foreign: $50,000,000
Worldwide: $75,000,000
RT: 34%
Actual Results:
Opening Weekend: $4,621,765
Domestic: $14,570,455
Foreign: $13,095,291
Worldwide: $27,665,746
RT: 24%
Note: Since no one really cares for this film, it will probably flop at the box office. Some International markets could help the film, but it won't be enough to save it.
Edit: I guess no one actually cared about this film. Even with the all-star cast, this film couldn't find an audience. - DirectorMatt Bettinelli-OlpinTyler GillettStarsNeve CampbellCourteney CoxDavid Arquette25 years after a streak of brutal murders shocked the quiet town of Woodsboro, Calif., a new killer dons the Ghostface mask and begins targeting a group of teenagers to resurrect secrets from the town's deadly past.Opening Weekend: $35,000,000
Domestic: $80,000,000
Foreign: $60,000,000
Worldwide: $140,000,000
RT: 60%
Actual Results:
Opening Weekend: $30,018,805 ($33,855,611 4-Day)
Domestic: $81,641,405
Foreign: $58,400,000
Worldwide: $140,041,405
RT: 76%
Note: I think the return to the Scream franchise will be a solid one. I don't expect it to be a "Halloween" in terms of box office, but it could start a revival for this well-known franchise.
Edit: While not great in terms of my predictions, I still believe it's a solid debut for the fifth installment in the Scream franchise. And with a budget of just $25 Million, it could lead to a revival of the franchise. - DirectorJeff TremaineStarsJohnny KnoxvilleSteve-OChris PontiusAfter 11 years, the Jackass crew is back for another crusade.Opening Weekend: $16,000,000
Domestic: $40,000,000
Foreign: $15,000,000
Worldwide: $55,000,000
RT: 40%
Actual Results:
Opening Weekend: $23,154,388
Domestic: $57,743,451
Foreign: $22,596,767
Worldwide: $80,340,218
RT: 86%
Note: Since the Jackass franchise has died down considerably, I predict that this film won't be that solid of a hit, especially internationally. But with the smaller budget, it could make an acceptable profit.
Edit: With a solid opening weekend and box office, this film is surely to make profit for Paramount with only a ten-million dollar budget, and maybe revive a franchise. Let's hope Top Gun: Maverick can do the same. - DirectorRoland EmmerichStarsHalle BerryPatrick WilsonJohn BradleyA mysterious force knocks the moon from its orbit and sends it hurtling on a collision course toward earth.Opening Weekend: $25,000,000
Domestic: $55,000,000
Foreign: $110,000,000
Worldwide: $165,000,000
RT: 27%
Actual Results:
Opening Weekend: $9,868,997
Domestic: $19,060,660
Foreign: $25,284,459
Worldwide: $44,345,119
RT: 38%
Note: With how expensive the film seems, I expect this film to bomb at the box office. It could earn some money internationally, but not enough to turn a profit.
Edit: With a box office that low, and with a $140,000,000 budget, this is set to be a major loss for Lionsgate. Maybe the international box office could help it, but not enough to start a new trilogy. - DirectorKenneth BranaghStarsTom BatemanAnnette BeningKenneth BranaghWhile on vacation on the Nile, Hercule Poirot must investigate the murder of a young heiress.Opening Weekend: $7,500,000
Domestic: $16,000,000
Foreign: $20,000,000
Worldwide: $36,000,000
RT: 85%
Actual Results:
Opening Weekend $12,891,123
Domestic: $45,630,104
Foreign: $91,677,131
Worldwide: $137,307,235
RT: 63%
Note: With the lack of attention near this film, it will most likely be a massive failure for Disney/Fox.
Edit: While not a strong performance for the Fox film, it's not as bad as others, and while it will lose money, it probably won't lose as much. - DirectorRuben FleischerStarsTom HollandMark WahlbergAntonio BanderasStreet-smart Nathan Drake is recruited by seasoned treasure hunter Victor "Sully" Sullivan to recover a fortune amassed by Ferdinand Magellan, and lost 500 years ago by the House of Moncada.Opening Weekend: $30,000,000
Domestic: $80,000,000
Foreign: $150,000,000
Worldwide: $230,000,000
RT: 50%
Actual Results:
Opening Weekend: $44,010,155 ($51,315,831 4-Day)
Domestic: $148,648,820
Foreign: $253,100,000
Worldwide: $401,748,820
RT: 41%
Note: Video Game movies don't have the biggest mainstream appeal. But there is some hype for this film, and with it, it could do fine in the long run.
Edit: While not strong with critics, Uncharted seems to be pleasing audiences, with an impressive run worldwide. If in the right hands, this could be a successful series. - DirectorMatt ReevesStarsRobert PattinsonZoë KravitzJeffrey WrightWhen a sadistic serial killer begins murdering key political figures in Gotham, The Batman is forced to investigate the city's hidden corruption and question his family's involvement.Opening Weekend: $145,000,000
Domestic: $415,000,000
Foreign: $600,000,000
Worldwide: $1,015,000,000
RT: 92%
Actual Results:
Opening Weekend: $134,008,624
Domestic: $369,345,583
Foreign: $401,490,580
Worldwide: $770,836,163
RT: 85%
Note: I'm honestly expecting this movie to be THE MOVIE that drives everyone to theaters (Besides No Way Home). I predict it will do great, and I also think it will be a crowd pleaser. I'm looking forward to what they do with this universe.
Note: Even if not phenomenal, this is a massive win for WB after an awful 2021. With having the best opening weekend for WB since Joker, and with March to itself, I would expect great numbers. - DirectorAaron NeeAdam NeeStarsSandra BullockChanning TatumDaniel RadcliffeA reclusive romance novelist on a book tour with her cover model gets swept up in a kidnapping attempt that lands them both in a cutthroat jungle adventure.Opening Weekend: $15,000,000
Domestic: $40,000,000
Foreign: $30,000,000
Worldwide: $70,000,000
RT: 32%
Actual Results:
Opening Weekend: $30,453,269
Domestic: $105,344,029
Foreign: $85,500,000
Worldwide: $190,844,029
RT: 75%
Note: With Channing Tatum and Sandra Bullock not being huge box office draws, and the lack of attention near this film, I expect it will be a financial disappointment for Paramount.
Edit: With a films that seems to be pretty niche, this is a pretty good result for Paramount, and a win for the romantic comedy genre. - DirectorDaniel EspinosaStarsJared LetoMatt SmithAdria ArjonaBiochemist Michael Morbius tries to cure himself of a rare blood disease, but he inadvertently infects himself with a form of vampirism instead.Opening Weekend: $45,000,000
Domestic: $100,000,000
Overseas: $220,000,000
Worldwide: $320,000,000
RT: 46%
Actual Results:
Opening Weekend: $39,005,895
Domestic: $73,865,530
Foreign: $90,000,000
Worldwide: $163,865,530
RT: 16%
Note: Since Morbius isn't well known enough, I doubt it will come close to Venom. It could be somewhat of a moderate hit, with no real competition in the weeks ahead.
Edit: With poor reception with critics and audiences, and poor legs, this film may be praised ironically, but is a flop nonetheless. - DirectorJeff FowlerStarsJames MarsdenJim CarreyBen SchwartzWhen the manic Dr. Robotnik returns to Earth with a new ally, Knuckles the Echidna, Sonic and his new friend Tails is all that stands in their way.Opening Weekend: $70,000,000
Domestic: $200,000,000
Foreign: $275,000,000
Worldwide: $475,000,000
RT: 68%
Actual Results:
Opening Weekend: $72,105,176
Domestic: $190,872,904
Foreign: $211,000,000
Worldwide: $401,872,904
RT: 69%
Note: The first film did well at the box office, and I expect this sequel to do better than the original, but not extremely well.
Edit: With it's performance, this is a big win overall, for video game movies, Paramount, and Jim Carrey. I expect Sonic the Hedgehog 3 and the Knuckles show to be big hits. - DirectorDaniel KwanDaniel ScheinertStarsMichelle YeohStephanie HsuJamie Lee CurtisA middle-aged Chinese immigrant is swept up into an insane adventure in which she alone can save existence by exploring other universes and connecting with the lives she could have led.Opening Weekend (Wide): $7,500,000
Domestic: $20,000,000
Foreign: $30,000,000
Worldwide: $50,000,000
Actual Results:
Opening Weekend (Wide): $6,059,263
Domestic: $69,669,103
Foreign: $27,598,181
Worldwide: $97,267,284
Note: I expect this film to do good once it goes wide. While not a stellar performance, it could be a great showing for A24
Edit: Surprisingly, when it comes to A24, this is a strong showing for this movie, and shows that word of mouth can really help a movie. - DirectorMichael BayStarsJake GyllenhaalYahya Abdul-Mateen IIEiza GonzálezTwo robbers steal an ambulance after their heist goes awry.Opening Weekend: $20,000,000
Domestic: $55,000,000
Foreign: $105,000,000
Worldwide: $160,000,000
Actual Results:
Opening Weekend: $8,699,630
Domestic: $22,309,115
Foreign: $29,000,000
Worldwide: $51,309,115
Note: I think Ambulance could do okay at the box office, but will struggle against it's competitors.
Edit: With this being the lowest performance of a Michael Bay, this film is a disappointment for Universal, the cast, and the director. - DirectorDavid YatesStarsEddie RedmayneJude LawEzra MillerAlbus Dumbledore knows that Gellert Grindelwald is moving to take control of the wizarding world. Unable to stop him alone, he asks Newt Scamander to lead an intrepid team on a dangerous mission.Opening Weekend: $65,000,000
Domestic: $150,000,000
Foreign: $400,000,000
Worldwide: $550,000,000
RT: 56%
Actual Results:
Opening Weekend: $42,151,256
Domestic: $95,839,370
Foreign: $309,310,490
Worldwide: $405,161,334
RT: 48%
Note: I don't expect this film to be received very well, especially with audiences, but I believe it will find an an audience, and will probably do fine.
Edit: It looks like the Wizarding World franchise is going to take a break. With all the controversy around this franchise, as well as this being the worst performance of any Wizarding World movie by a lot, this is a flop for everyone through and through. - DirectorPierre PerifelStarsSam RockwellMarc MaronAwkwafinaTo avoid prison, a gang of notorious animal criminals pretends to seek being rehabilitated, only for their leader to realize that he genuinely wants to change his ways.Opening Weekend: $20,000,000
Domestic: $65,000,000
Foreign: $50,000,000
Worldwide: $115,000,000
RT: 81%
Actual Results:
Opening Weekend: $23,950,245
Domestic: $97,233,630
Foreign: $152,928,648
Worldwide: $250,162,278
RT: 87%
Note: I expect this film to preform on-par with another DreamWorks film, "Captain Underpants". It won't do that well, but it could get a little traction over April.
Edit: Impressive for an animated movie in the pandemic, this is a strong performance for Dreamworks, and could lead to a new era for the studio. - DirectorRobert EggersStarsAlexander SkarsgårdNicole KidmanClaes BangA young Viking prince is on a quest to avenge his father's murder.Opening Weekend: $10,000,000
Domestic: $25,000,000
Foreign: $40,000,000
Worldwide: $65,000,000
RT: 86%
Actual Results:
Opening Weekend: $12,290,800
Domestic: $34,233,110
Foreign: $34,490,039
Worldwide: $68,723,149
RT: 89%
Note: I think the Northman could be a solid contender in the April Arena.
Edit: While decent for this kind of movie, the $70m budget is a huge downside, and will result into this movie being a money-loser. - DirectorTom GormicanStarsNicolas CagePedro PascalTiffany HaddishMoviestar Nick Cage is channeling his iconic characters as he's caught between a superfan and a CIA agent.Opening Weekend: $8,000,000
Domestic: $20,000,000
Foreign: 25,000,000
Worldwide: $45,000,000
Actual Results:
Opening Weekend: $7,131,703
Domestic: $20,300,157
Foreign: $8,816,163
Worldwide: $29,116,320
Note: While won't do good, it could stand it's own against the April Arena.
Edit: With it's overall weak performance, I don't expect Lionsgate to be too happy about this. At least they have John Wick (Right?) - DirectorSam RaimiStarsBenedict CumberbatchElizabeth OlsenChiwetel EjioforDoctor Strange teams up with a mysterious teenage girl who can travel across multiverses, to battle other-universe versions of himself which threaten to wipe out the multiverse. They seek help from the Scarlet Witch, Wong and others.Opening Weekend: $185,000,000
Domestic: $520,000,000
Foreign: $850,000,000
Worldwide: $1,370,000,000
RT: 91%
Actual Results:
Opening Weekend: $187,420,998
Domestic: $411,331,607
Foreign: $544,444,197
Worldwide: $955,775,804
RT: 74%
Note: There's been a lot of hype for this film, and I expect this film to be a great success at the box office. It will beat out the first Doctor Strange by a lot, and be the first massive success for Disney/Marvel since 2019.
Edit: While had weak legs, this is still a strong showing for a Disney/Marvel movie, and gives hope to other movies in the franchise. But they still should be a little concerned about the legs for this film. - DirectorKeith ThomasStarsZac EfronRyan Kiera ArmstrongSydney LemmonA young girl tries to understand how she mysteriously gained the power to set things on fire with her mind.Opening Weekend: $10,000,000
Domestic: $25,000,000
Foreign: $20,000,000
Worldwide: $45,000,000
RT: 62%
Actual Results:
Opening Weekend: $3,827,715
Domestic: $9,589,250
Foreign: $5,300,000
Worldwide: $14,889,250
RT: 10%
Note: With a lot of competition in May, including Doctor Strange and Top Gun, this film probably won't have room to breath, leading it to underperform.
Edit: Just like I said. Because it had to face all the competition in may, and overall being an awful film, this would be disappointing, but a least it only cost $14m. - DirectorSimon CurtisStarsHugh BonnevilleJim CarterMichelle DockeryThe Crawley family goes on a grand journey to the South of France to uncover the mystery of the dowager countess's newly inherited villa.Opening Weekend: $15,000,000
Domestic: $47,000,000
Foreign: $55,000,000
Worldwide: $102,000,000
RT: 73%
Actual Results:
Opening Weekend: $16,000,495
Domestic: $43,896,550
Foreign: $48,008,808
Worldwide: $91,905,358
RT: 86%
Note: I don't know if it's just me, but I really don't see this film doing that well at the Box Office. I don't think a lot of people really care about this movie in general.
Edit: While not awful, this is a far cry from the 2019 movie, and is an another weak performance for Universal - DirectorJoseph KosinskiStarsTom CruiseJennifer ConnellyMiles TellerThe story involves Maverick confronting his past while training a group of younger Top Gun graduates, including the son of his deceased best friend, for a dangerous mission.Opening Weekend: $40,000,000
Domestic: $135,000,000
Foreign: $280,000,000
Worldwide: $415,000,000
RT: 86%
Actual Results:
Opening Weekend: $126,707,459 ($160,514,980 4-Day)
Domestic: $718,732,821
Foreign: $770,000,000
Worldwide: $1,488,732,821
RT: 97%
Note: This is 38 years after the original. This will probably do good, but not great. A lot of Top Gun fans will check it out, but I don't think it will be a huge franchise starter.
Edit: Well this blew my expectations out of the water. With fantastic legs, praise from critics and audiences, and being the 2nd biggest film of the pandemic, this is a win for Tom Cruise, Paramount, and Hollywood. - DirectorLoren BouchardBernard DerrimanStarsH. Jon BenjaminKristen SchaalDan MintzWhen a sinkhole in front of Bob's Burgers threatens the Belchers' plans for a successful summer, Bob and Linda try to keep their business going, while the kids attempt to save the restaurant by solving a mystery.Opening Weekend: $15,000,000
Domestic: $40,000,000
Foreign: $50,000,000
Worldwide: $90,000,000
RT: 90%
Actual Results:
Opening Weekend: $12,416,819
Domestic: $31,933,830
Foreign: $2,214,920
Worldwide: $34,148,750
RT: 87%
Note: Even if I'm a big fan of the show, I don't think it will do good. at the box office. I think it will do well enough, but the total box office for this will be pretty low.
Edit: While it could be worse, this is a very disappointing result for this movie, and just adds to the list of 20th Century Studios flops of the pandemic. - DirectorChloe OkunoStarsMaika MonroeKarl GlusmanBurn GormanA young American woman moves with her husband to Bucharest, and begins to suspect that a stranger who watches her from an apartment window may be a serial killer.Opening Weekend: $6,000,000
Domestic: $14,000,000
Foreign: $5,000,000
Worldwide: $19,000,000
RT: 76%
Actual Results:
Opening Weekend: $826,775
Domestic: $1,961,207
Foreign: $0
Worldwide: $1,961,207
RT: 88%
RT: With the fact that May is competitive enough, and that this isn't a big movie, I expect Watcher to fail.
Edit: While well received by critics, audiences didn't feel the same way, resulting in this film not doing so well. - DirectorColin TrevorrowStarsChris PrattBryce Dallas HowardLaura DernFour years after the destruction of Isla Nublar, Biosyn operatives attempt to track down Maisie Lockwood, while Dr Ellie Sattler investigates a genetically engineered swarm of giant insects.Opening Weekend: $175,000,000
Domestic: $500,000,000
Foreign: $900,000,000
Worldwide: $1,400,000,000
RT: 68%
Actual Results:
Opening Weekend: $145,075,625
Domestic: $376,009,080
Foreign: $625,127,000
Worldwide: $1,001,136,080
RT: 30%
Note: With the original cast returning, and the fans being hyped for this one, it will most likely be a big hit at the box office. It could match "Fallen Kingdom" and become the biggest 2022 Universal film.
Edit: While the weakest in the Jurassic World trilogy, this is still a strong performance for Universal, and for the pandemic era. While hated by critics, audiences still seem to want to see it, whether it's nostalgia or the franchise. - DirectorAngus MacLaneStarsChris EvansKeke PalmerPeter SohnWhile spending years attempting to return home, marooned Space Ranger Buzz Lightyear encounters an army of ruthless robots commanded by Zurg who are attempting to steal his fuel source.Opening Weekend: $90,000,000
Domestic: $325,000,000
Foreign: $480,000,000
Worldwide: $805,000,000
RT: 90%
Actual Results:
Opening Weekend: $50,577,961
Domestic: $118,307,188
Foreign: $108,118,232
Worldwide: $226,425,420
RT: 75%
Note: Some people might really not want a Toy Story spin-off, but some might be interested. I think it will do pretty good, but not as good as the previous two Toy Story movies.
Edit: Sad that this is the first Pixar film back in theaters, and it bombs at the box office. With the lack of interest in this film, and other controversies surrounding it, this will sadly result into more Pixar films being sent to Disney Plus. - DirectorBaz LuhrmannStarsTom HanksAustin ButlerOlivia DeJongeThe life of American music icon Elvis Presley, from his childhood to becoming a rock and movie star in the 1950s while maintaining a complex relationship with his manager, Colonel Tom Parker.Opening Weekend: $30,000,000
Domestic: $100,000,000
Foreign: $160,000,000
Worldwide: $260,000,000
RT: 79%
Actual Results:
Opening Weekend: $31,211,579
Domestic: $151,040,048
Foreign: $135,000,000
Worldwide: $286,040,048
RT: 78%
Note: Since Elvis has strong appeal to audiences around the world, I believe this movie will draw people in, leading to a successful performance.
Edit: While not as successful as Bohemian Rhapsody, this is still a good showing for Elvis, and will likely continue the trend for musical biopics.