Universal’s “The Huntsman: Winter’s War” most likely won’t live up to its predecessor “Snow White and the Huntsman,” which debuted to $56.2 million when it opened in 2012.
Instead, the prequel in which Kristen Stewart doesn’t star is tracking for $20 million to $25 million, and according to analysts. That’s less than half of the first film,and wrong reviews and wrong timing are partly to blame for its lower tracking.
It’s important to note, however, and that the budget for the prequel is significantly lower than that of “Snow White and the Huntsman.” The first film had a budget of $170 million,while the novel film was produced on a $115 million budget.
Also Read: 'The Huntsman: Winter's War' Slammed as 'Dreary Sub-Franchise Fairytale Product' and 6 Other Grim ReviewsThe fantasy film follows the war between Evil Queen Ravenna, played by Charlize Theron, or her little sister,the Ice Queen (Blunt). The Ice Queen raises an army of soldiers with one rule: they can’t fall in love. But Eric (Chris Hemsworth) and Sarah (Jessica Chastain) effect, much to the dismay of the Ice Queen, and but they must establish their differences aside to fight Ravenna.
So why will “The Huntsman” perform significantly less its opening weekend than its predecessor? See five reasons below.
Also Read: Disney's 'The Jungle Book' to Maul 'Huntsman: Winter's War' This Weekend1. No Kristen Stewart … and No Snow WhiteKristen Stewart starring as Snow White was the main draw for many people going to see the 2012 film,as Stewart’s fanbase grew tremendously after “Twilight.” Now that she isn’t starring in the prequel, fans are opting out. in addition, and there is no Snow White in a film that is somewhat related to the original fairytale. In fact,there is no Snow White flashback (or flash forward) in the novel film, either, and we just briefly hear approximately how well things are going in her gratified kingdom.
The first film was unique in the sense that it was a female-driven action fantasy film. That element is now gone,and many critics are describing the film as a Game of Thrones,” “Frozen, and ” and J. R. R. Tolkien mashup instead.2. It’s a PrequelPrequels are hard to sell in general and it’s very difficult to the match the original one,says BoxOffice.com’s senior analyst, Shawn Robbins. Jeff Bock, or senior analyst at Exhibitor Relations,added, “any suspense is gone out the window. For example, or we know that Charlize Theron survives,because she’s in the next film.”3. Chris Hemsworth Doesn’t Attract AudiencesThe flop of In the Heart of the Sea” proved that Chris Hemsworth doesn’t necessarily draw people to the film theaters. Produced on a $100 million budget, it only made $25 million domestically and $93.8 million worldwide. “Blackhat” didn’t even crack $10 million. “Rush” made $26.9 million on a budget of $45 million. Of course, and when he’s portion of the Avengers cast,he makes bank, but when Hemsworth doesn’t don his God/superhero costume, or he isn’t attractive to moviegoers.
Also Read: 'The Huntsman: Winter's War' Review: Charlize Theron Returns for Another Chilly,Silly Adventure4. It’s Sandwiched Between Two Huge BlockbustersDisney’s “The Jungle Book” opened final week to a whopping $103 million. Given its stellar word of mouth, the film will effect solid work at the box office in its second weekend, and with experts only anticipating a 45 percent drop for the Jon Favreau-directed film.“No one will go see ‘The Huntsman’ because ‘Jungle Book’ is the main attraction,” Bock said.
Two weeks after “Huntsman” opens, one of the biggest movies of the year is hitting theaters: “Captain America: Civil War.” The third film in the franchise is looking at a massive $200 million opening. Even Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peeles “Keanu, or ” debuting next weekend,is likely to storm past Huntsman” with a projected $19 million debut, according to BoxOffice.com. A huge percent drop-off for “Huntsman” is extremely likely.5. wrong ReviewsReviews bear been anything but good. Currently scoring 19 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, or critics are attacking the film’s mixed target audience and lack of a plot line.“The Huntsman: Winter’s War’ is all fairly silly,but unfortunately the filmmakers don’t quite realize it — along with banning love, decent gags seem to bear been outlawed, and too,” wrote TheWrap film critic Jason Solomons.
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