Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire is out now in theatres. The film is the fifth entry in the Ghostbusters movie franchise. It serves as a sequel to Afterlife (2021). Many are wondering if Frozen Empire will be able to outperform its 2021 predecessor, considering the former film’s negative critical reception.
Frozen Empire has a 44% ‘rotten’ score on Rotten Tomatoes right now, based on 200 certified reviews. However, its audience score tells a completely different story, with an 86% score based on more than 1000 verified ratings. It seems like the audience is loving the film. This scenario could benefit the latest Ghostbusters entry in terms of box office collections in the upcoming days.
Per Deadline, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire is expected to earn nearly $42-44 million in its 3-day opening weekend in domestic theatres. This figure is pretty close to Afterlife (2021), which minted $44.01 million. Although, it seems like both movies will not earn more than the controversial 2016 reboot, which collected nearly $46 million at the domestic box office.
Compared to Afterlife, Frozen Empire will face less competition at the box office. The former movie faced serious competition from big-budget productions like Eternals, Encanto, House of Gucci, and more. Plus, we cannot ignore the COVID-19 regulations during that time. Despite all the adversities, Afterlife emerged as a box office success, earning over $204 million globally against a $75 million budget.
Only two movies can complicate things for Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire in the upcoming days – Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire (March 29) and Monkey Man (April 5). Both films are expected to perform impressively at the box office. It means that Frozen Empire has to earn as much as it can in its first week to stabilize itself. Will it outperform Afterlife? Well, it could! Despite all the odds stacked against it, the thing that gives a clear competitive edge to Frozen Empire is its star-studded cast, consisting of popular names like Bill Murray, Paul Rudd, Mckenna Grace, Finn Wolfhard, Carrie Coon, Annie Potts, and more. The film serves as an overstuffed yet satisfying blend of nostalgia and entertainment. And that should be enough for many viewers. Stay tuned for more updates.