These numbers are far below what Sony (or any studio for that matter) is looking for with a blockbuster such as “Madame Web.” Thankfully, the budget will probably keep it from being a total financial disaster, but it’s not at all shaping up to be a winner, that much is certain.
The film stars Dakota Johnson as Cassandra Webb, a paramedic in Manhattan who develops the power to see the future. She soon realizes she can use that insight to change it and forges a relationship with three young women bound for powerful destinies. The cast also includes Sydney Sweeney, Isabela Merced, Celeste O’Connor, Tahar Rahim, Mike Epps, Emma Roberts, and Adam Scott.
Meanwhile, Paramount is seemingly looking to recapture some of the music biopic magic that turned “Elvis” into a $288 million global box office smash a couple of years ago. Directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green, “One Love” stars Kingsley Ben-Adir as the legendary musician, who has sold 75 million albums worldwide. While that’s not quite as many as Mr. Presley, there is a massive audience for his music, and a loyal audience at that. The budget for the film has yet to be revealed but one assumes it probably cost less than “Elvis,” which was made for $80 million. If so, then it stands a good shot at becoming a decent hit for the studio.
That’s welcome news, as the 2024 box office is off to a very slow start. With so few movies on the release calendar for the first chunk of the year, ticket sales are down significantly compared to 2023. Theaters need some breakout hits to emerge. Bob Marley might be that hero. Cassandra Web almost certainly won’t be.
“Bob Marley: One Love” and “Madame Web” are set to hit theaters on February 14, 2024.
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