John Wick: Chapter 4 has slayed its three predecessors to officially become the best-reviewed film in the blockbuster franchise. After nearly 90 reviews, the latest installment of Keanu Reeves’ action saga has scored a stellar 93 percent on Rotten Tomatoes.
Reviewing the film for Cinapse, Ed Travis called John Wick: Chapter 4 ‘simply one of the greatest action films of this generation, and perhaps of all time.’ Particular praise has been heaped on the debut of franchise newcomer, martial arts legend Donnie Yen, and the sequel’s long three hour runtime has not dimmed enthusiasm.
Film’s advance started in India last weekend and film took a fantastic start at box office. Film opened today in paid previews and took expected fantastic start. Film crossed 2.50 nett which meant a good growth over weekend which was bound to happen as there was no big competition from Bollywood or regional films.
On Friday and over weekend film has collected more numbers in India than combined total of all new and hold over releases. Film crossed 6.25 cr nett which means 8.75 cr nett total including paid previews. In Saturday film jumped big and collected 9 cr nett. On Sunday again film posted a solid number of 9 cr nett.
Film has weekend total of 26.75 cr nett India which makes it first super hit Hollywood film in India in 2023. Film held on Monday with 55% drop and collected 2.75 cr nett. Film held well on Tuesday and collected 2.50 cr nett.
Film is heading for 36 cr nett week and 45 cr nett lifetime, three times of all earlier three parts combined!
Following are the collections for the film:
Thursday: 2.50 cr (paid previews)
Friday: 6.25 cr
Saturday: 9 cr
Sunday: 9 cr
Monday: 2.75 cr
Tuesday: 2.50 cr
Total: 32 cr nett
John Wick Chapter 4 at US Box Office
8.9M Thu Previews
20.5M Friday (29.4M Fri incl Thu Previews)
25.81M Saturday
18.57M Sunday
73.5M 3-day opening weekend
5.63M Monday
Total 79.45M
Hollywood Is Taking Better Openings
On one hand, Bollywood and Indian films are happy with 50% or so less weekend and lifetime business post pandemic but Hollywood films are smashing because of more loyal audience. Despite not so good reviews ‘Shahzam’ scored initially and even Anime films are holding grounds.
‘John Wick 4’ again proves that there is growing hunger for Hollywood films specially franchise films. It’s lifetime business of 45 cr or so in India proves this fact loudly.
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