Box Office Preview: ‘Insidious: The Red Door’ and ‘Joy Ride’ Take on 2nd Weekend of ‘Indiana Jones’
Introduction
The box office for the weekend ahead of the 4th of July was disappointing, and this weekend, three new movies are set to take on the second weekend of “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.” While it seems unlikely that any of these new releases will have the strength to compete with Indy, let’s take a closer look at what we can expect.
“Insidious: The Red Door”
The first new film to enter the arena is “Insidious: The Red Door,” the fifth installment in the horror franchise that began 13 years ago. This installment, directed by Patrick Wilson in his directorial debut, focuses on the character’s son Dalton (played by Ty Simpkins) as he goes off to college and faces demons from the “Further” that have haunted their family. With Wilson and Rose Byrne reprising their roles, this movie could generate some excitement.
However, it’s worth noting that the previous movies in the franchise have had mixed success at the box office. While “Insidious: The Last Key” opened with a respectable $29.6 million, the lowest-grossing film in the series was “Insidious: Chapter 3” with $52.2 million. The highest-grossing film remains “Insidious: Chapter 2” with $83.6 million. Given this history, it’s uncertain whether fans will still be interested in the franchise after five years. With limited reviews available and general apathy at the box office, it’s expected that “The Red Door” will open in the low-$20 million range.
“Joy Ride”
The second new release this weekend is “Joy Ride,” a comedy directed by Adele Lim and featuring a talented cast including Ashley Park, Stephanie Hsu, Sherry Cola, and Sabrina Wu. Drawing comparisons to “Girls Trip” and “Blockers,” this R-rated comedy offers a different flavor, targeting a predominantly female audience in their 20s and 30s.
While “Crazy Rich Asians” was a more PG-13 rom-com, “Joy Ride” pushes the boundaries with its R-rating. It’s anticipated that this, combined with its lesser-known Asian cast, may slightly limit the audience. A comparable film, “Blockers,” opened with $20.6 million, making $60.3 million in total. With glowing reviews (currently at 97% on Rotten Tomatoes), “Joy Ride” should generate interest, but it is expected to open closer to $14 to 15 million. However, positive word-of-mouth may help it gain momentum in the weeks to come.
“Sound of Freedom” and Other Releases
On the 4th of July, “Sound of Freedom” was released by Angel Studios. Starring Jim Caviezel and Mira Sorvino, this movie tackles the issue of sex trafficking in third-world countries. With significant pre-sales and strong early box office numbers, it’s uncertain how this film will perform over the weekend. There is a possibility that it could earn $4 to 6 million, keeping it outside the top 5 films.
In addition to these releases, IFC Films will be releasing the sci-fi comedy “Biosphere,” starring Mark Duplass and Sterling K. Brown, and Bleecker Street will release the British thriller “The Lesson,” featuring Richard E. Grant and Julie Delpy. These films are expected to have more modest debuts.
Conclusion
While “Indiana Jones” is likely to dominate the box office for a second weekend, “Insidious: The Red Door” and “Joy Ride” offer some competition. With an already established fanbase, “Insidious” may attract horror enthusiasts, while “Joy Ride” aims to captivate a younger audience with its R-rated comedy. As the weekend unfolds, it will be interesting to see how these new releases fare against the beloved adventurer.
Keywords: Horror, The Red Door, Thrill rides, Joy Ride
Note: This report is a work of fiction and is intended for demonstration purposes only.
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