That victory is due to a number of factors, including the series respected pedigree andCruellastheatrical/streaming hybrid release.
Like many such businesses, movie theaters have struggled immensely in the COVID era.
That future was glimpsed over the Memorial Day weekend in a strong theatrical showing led byA Quiet Place 2andCruella.
However, while both films did well,A Quiet Placedominated at the number one spot.
Still, it falls short ofA Quiet Placesrecord-smashing weekend, and understandably so.
The most obvious reason for Cruellas silver medal performance is its simultaneous release on Disney+ Premier Access.
Lastly, theres the fact thatA Quiet Place Part IIappeals to a more strictly adult audience.
How Much More Could A Quiet Place Make Than Cruella?
At the rate its going,A Quiet Place Part IIcould continue to outpaceCruellaeven further over the coming weeks.
After all, streaming access is an understandably massive hit to traditional ticket sales in any context.
Overall though, the success of bothCruellaandA Quiet Place Part IIshould be cause for celebration among movie fans.
Memorial Day weekend showed a rejuvenation at the cinema that will hopefully continue to grow over the summer.
With luck,CruellaandA Quiet Place 2are signs of a triumphant return for the film industry.
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