Twisters Surpasses Godzilla X Kong with $80.5 Million Opening Weekend

Glen Powell’s latest film, “Twisters,” has taken the box office by storm, surpassing the blockbuster hit “Godzilla X Kong” with a massive $80.5 million opening weekend in North America. The American disaster film, directed by Lee Isaac Chung, has exceeded expectations and secured the third biggest opening weekend of the year.

Despite facing tough comparisons to the same weekend in 2023, “Twisters” has managed to captivate audiences and reign as the top movie in the country. The film follows storm chasers played by Glen Powell, Daisy Edgar-Jones, and Anthony Ramos as they battle multiple tornadoes in central Oklahoma. With a star-studded cast including Brandon Perea, Maura Tierney, and Sasha Lane, “Twisters” has proven to be a thrilling and engaging cinematic experience.

Directed by Lee Isaac Chung, known for his critically acclaimed work on “Minari,” “Twisters” serves as a standalone sequel to the 1996 disaster epic of the same name. The film, produced by Universal Pictures and backed by Warner Bros. for international release, has incurred production costs of $155 million, not including marketing expenses.

With the box office gaining momentum thanks to successful blockbusters like “Inside Out 2” and “A Quiet Place: Day One,” “Twisters” has emerged as a standout success, offering audiences a thrilling and action-packed cinematic experience. Released on July 19 worldwide, the film has garnered critical acclaim and is set to continue its impressive run at the box office.

As audiences flock to theaters to witness the adrenaline-pumping action of “Twisters,” the film’s success marks a significant milestone in the summer box office season. With its gripping narrative, stunning visual effects, and stellar performances, “Twisters” is a must-see movie that has set a new benchmark for disaster films in Hollywood.