'Heretic' Opens Weakly with $1.2M Previews, While 'Venom 3' Crosses $100M Mark
The weekend box office saw a mixed bag of results, with the horror film 'Heretic' struggling to find an audience, while 'Venom 3' continued its strong run, crossing the $100 million milestone.
'Heretic' Fails to Scare Up Big Numbers
Despite generating some buzz with its chilling premise, 'Heretic' only managed to pull in $1.2 million from Thursday night previews. This underwhelming performance suggests that the film may face an uphill battle against the established competition in the coming weeks.
The film, which follows a group of friends who stumble upon a dark secret in a remote cabin, was marketed as a low-budget, high-intensity horror flick. However, it seems that audiences were not as captivated by the film's premise as distributors had hoped.
'Venom 3' Remains a Box Office Beast
'Venom 3', on the other hand, continues to dominate the box office, smashing through the $100 million mark in its second week of release. The film, which sees Tom Hardy return as the titular anti-hero, has proven to be a major draw for audiences, with rave reviews and strong word-of-mouth contributing to its success.
With 'Heretic' facing an uncertain future, 'Venom 3' looks set to continue its reign at the top of the box office for the foreseeable future. It remains to be seen if 'Heretic' can find a way to claw its way back into the conversation, but for now, the horror film is facing a challenging climb.
Here are some key takeaways from the weekend box office:
- 'Venom 3' continues to be a box office juggernaut, proving that audiences still have a strong appetite for superhero films.
- 'Heretic''s poor performance highlights the difficulty of breaking through in a crowded market, especially for low-budget horror films.
- The upcoming weeks will be crucial for 'Heretic' as it looks to find its audience and avoid fading into obscurity.
This is a story that is still developing, so be sure to check back for updates on the performance of both films.