Apple has just experienced its first flop in the film market. Since its debut, “Argylle,” one of Apple Studios’ most expensive productions with a budget of 200 million dollars, has only grossed 18 million dollars in ticket sales. Despite this, the film gained the most popularity during weekend screenings in theaters, although audience interest was lacking.
Although Apple has been present in the film market since 2019 and won an Oscar for Best Picture for “CODA” in 2021, the company has only recently ventured into the production of its own high-budget films. The first two films, Martin Scorsese’s “Flower Moon Killers” and Ridley Scott’s “Napoleon,” can be considered successes. Despite not turning a profit from ticket sales (earning 156 million dollars worldwide), “Flower Moon Killers” was one of the most celebrated films of 2023 and received 10 Academy Award nominations. “Napoleon,” released in November, earned 219 million dollars worldwide, but unfortunately did not yield profits. However, both films elevated Apple’s reputation as a home for acclaimed directors and prestigious productions. The same cannot be said for “Argylle” – a complex thriller starring Bryce Dallas Howard, Sam Rockwell, and Henry Cavill. The film received harsh criticism from reviewers, receiving only a 35% “fresh” rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Audience ratings were equally unenthusiastic, giving it a C+ in CinemaScore.
“Argylle” was released in 3,605 North American theaters and 78 theaters internationally. The film was distributed by Universal Pictures, a subsidiary of Comcast. “Flower Moon Killers” was distributed by Paramount, while “Napoleon” was distributed by Sony. “Argylle” was intended to be the start of a new film series. One of the biggest talking points prior to its premiere was the rumored involvement of Taylor Swift, stemming from the presence of the distinctive argyle pattern and cat imagery in the promotional materials. Despite numerous speculations online, Swift had no involvement in the production.
In the weekend box office, the second place was taken by the Christian drama series “The Chosen.” The first three episodes of the fourth season, depicting the life of Jesus, were shown in 2,263 theaters. The Angel Studios film earned 6 million dollars on Friday and Sunday. In the following quiet weekend at the cinemas, the remaining ticket sales were mainly attributed to ongoing films and award-nominated films. Warner Bros.’ “Wonka,” in its eighth week, surpassed 200 million dollars at the U.S. box office. Paramount’s “Mean Girls” crossed the 100 million dollar mark after four weeks of screening. Meanwhile, Amazon MGM’s “The Beekeeper” approached 50 million dollars in its fourth week since release. Despite many Oscar-nominated films having been in theaters for months, the highest-rated films still available in cinemas are Corda Jefferson’s “American Fiction” (earning 15 million dollars for MGM) starring Jeffrey Wright, and Yorgos Lanthimos’ “Poor Things” (28.2 million dollars in the U.S. plus 40.1 million dollars internationally) featuring Emma Stone. Final results for weekend ticket sales in the United States and Canada are expected to be available on Monday. Currently, according to Comscore data, “Argylle” is in first place with earnings of 18 million dollars, while “The Chosen” is in second place with 6 million dollars.
FAQ Section based on the main topics and information presented in the article:
1. Which film was released by Apple Studios, and what was the ticket sales revenue?
The film “Argylle” was released by Apple Studios, and the ticket sales revenue amounted to only 18 million dollars.
2. What other films were released by Apple Studios?
The other films released by Apple Studios are “Flower Moon Killers” directed by Martin Scorsese and “Napoleon” by Ridley Scott.
3. What were the financial results of these films?
“Flower Moon Killers” did not generate profits from ticket sales but received numerous Academy Award nominations. “Napoleon” also did not yield profits, earning 219 million dollars worldwide.
4. How was the film “Argylle” received?
The film “Argylle” was harshly criticized by reviewers and received a 35% “fresh” rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Audience reviews were also negative, with a C+ rating in CinemaScore.
5. What were the other popular films in theaters?
Other popular films in theaters include the Christian drama series “The Chosen,” “Wonka,” “Mean Girls,” and “The Beekeeper.”
6. What are the highest-rated films still available in theaters?
The highest-rated films still available in theaters are “American Fiction” and “Poor Things.”
7. Which films took first and second place in the weekend box office?
“Argylle” is in first place with earnings of 18 million dollars, and “The Chosen” is in second place with 6 million dollars.
8. Who was responsible for distributing the film “Argylle”?
The film was distributed by Universal Pictures, a subsidiary of Comcast.
9. Did Taylor Swift have any involvement in the production of the film “Argylle”?
Despite numerous speculations, Taylor Swift had no involvement in the production of the film “Argylle.”
10. Where can I find more information about Apple Studios’ films?
You can find more information about Apple Studios’ films on the official Apple Studios homepage: https://www.apple.com/apple-studios.
The source of the article is from the blog anexartiti.gr