Anthony Mackie’s new monster movie debuts outside the top 10 with a weak opening weekend.
Despite his success in the MCU and other projects, this film struggles.
Anthony Mackie, known for his role as Sam Wilson in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and appearances in various other projects, has a new movie called Elevation. Directed by George Nolfi and co-starring Morena Baccarin and Maddie Hasson, the film is set in a post-apocalyptic world where monsters lurk below 8,000 feet. Mackie plays Will, a single father on a dangerous adventure to save his son. Reviews for Elevation are middling to negative, with a 54% score on Rotten Tomatoes.
As of Sunday morning, Elevation is projected to earn just $1.2 million over the 3-day opening weekend, debuting outside the domestic top 10. With only 1,416 theaters, which is relatively few for a wide release, its per-screen average is also low at $837. In comparison, the top and bottom 200 per-screen averages of all time are significantly higher.
Ultimately, this opening weekend may not greatly affect Mackie’s prospects. The film’s $18 million budget means it could become profitable through streaming success even if it doesn’t break even in theaters. Additionally, Mackie is the lead in the upcoming Captain America: Brave New World, which, despite a shaky time for the franchise, seems likely to make several hundred million dollars based on the MCU’s precedent. This should help solidify his status as a bankable leading star.
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