For example, on common, these films pull in $10 million. That may imply Sony would supply an $80 million increase to the field workplace at a time when theaters might desperately use it. Even with the assistance of “Dune: Half Two” and “Kung Fu Panda 4,” 2024 home ticket gross sales are nonetheless down practically 10% in comparison with this identical level final 12 months. For Sony, it is primarily free cash. Sure, they will spend a little bit bit on a advertising marketing campaign, nevertheless it’s a drop within the bucket. Something they acquire will just about robotically be revenue. There is not any good purpose not to do that. Sony has nothing to lose, theaters stand to achieve, and everybody wins.
The upside potential right here could possibly be large. Raimi’s “Spider-Man” films (significantly the primary two) are beloved classics at this level, and plenty of followers have not ever had the possibility to see them on the massive display screen. Granted, it is powerful to think about a ton of individuals exhibiting up for extra notorious films like “Spider-Man 3” or “The Wonderful Spider-Man 2,” however the hits far outweigh the misses right here. Even at a time when superhero films are faltering on the field workplace, these beloved classics might do the trick.
Talking of superhero fatigue, Sony’s “Madame Net” faltered badly on the field workplace, incomes simply $97 million globally to this point. That is even lower than “Morbius.” So, taking a look at this one other manner, the entire endeavor might assist Sony make up some misplaced income they anticipated to drag in with their failed “Spider-Man” spin-off. It is Tobey Maguire, Andrew Garfield, and Tom Holland to the rescue.
All of it kicks off when Sam Raimi’s “Spider-Man” hits theaters on April 15, 2024.