‘Free Guy’ Tops VOD Charts One Last Time as Two Eastwoods Debut
Scott Eastwood draws more interest than dad Clint among scant fresh VOD movies. Meanwhile, Christmas comes early on Netflix, with two new comedies out.
Scott Eastwood draws more interest than dad Clint among scant fresh VOD movies. Meanwhile, Christmas comes early on Netflix, with two new comedies out.
“Free Guy” retains two #1 slots, but “The Addams Family 2” also thrives as a wide range of scary movies thrived in home viewing.
“Free Guy” spent its fourth week at #1 across all charts. “Titane” and “Bergman Island” moved to VOD after brief theatrical exclusivity.
The Ryan Reynolds comedy drops its price to $5.99 and spends its third week at #1, but there’s no rebound for theatrical flop “Dear Evan Hansen.”
The key takeaway is that waiting 45 days to release “Free Guy” on Premium VOD did little to lessen its appeal once it reached home viewing.
On every VOD chart, Ryan Reynolds was #1 and “The Addams Family 2” was #2. At Netflix, Jake Gyllenhaal thriller “The Guilty” ruled.
The weekend box office was at its weakest in months, but that’s about to change with “Venom,” “Dune,” and “No Time To Die” opening soon.
It’s the first time a female Black director has had a #1 film. And even better, it’s for a risk-taking film. Producers take note.
With industry convention CinemaCon ahead, anyone who wants to argue for any best strategy can find evidence. But little clarity is apparent.
Production designer Ethan Tobman delves into the unique video game world, with “Superman”-inspired Stash Houses and an unfinished apartment for half-developed Guy.
It’s also the first Disney live-action release in three years that’s not a sequel or tied to a franchise.
Ryan Reynolds’ “Free Guy” beat expectations in a boost for theaters and original films. For Oscar-season movies, we may have a problem.