SUMMARY
  • Glen Powell's performance in ‘Twisters’ is earning rave reviews
  • The film could become a major summer hit and success.
  • It's projected to earn $72 million in its opening weekend.

Remember how Tom Cruise defied the bounds of reality in Top Gun: Maverick? That movie soared past the billion-dollar mark. And while many people thought Cruise’s fame played a big part in its success, it was truly an impressive achievement on its own. It also helped boost the success of another rising star, Glen Powell.

Tom Cruise
Tom Cruise in 2022’s Top Gun : Maverick (Credits: Paramount Pictures)

Enter Twisters—a thrilling disaster film that might just be Glen Powell’s big break. Early reviews suggest it’s not only set to impress critics but also to make a huge impact at the box office. So, this could be the movie that launches Powell to superstar status.

Twisters‘ Reviews Signal Glen Powell’s Career Milestone

Glen Powell in Twisters
Glen Powell in Twisters (Credits: Warner Bros. Pictures)

Reviewers are raving about Twisters, praising the sequel for staying true to the original’s spirit while showing off amazing visuals. They are especially impressed by Glen Powell’s performance, consistently positioning him as a breakout star. Check out some reviews below: 

This kind of praise indicates that Powell might be ready to headline a film on his own, possibly achieving box office success without relying on a mega-star like Tom Cruise. Although Top Gun: Maverick definitely boosted Powell’s career, much of its success is really thanks to Cruise’s lasting fame.

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Twisters gives Powell a perfect shot to shine as a top star who can pull off big hits. Early reviews of the film hint that the film might be a favorite with both fans and critics, possibly making Powell a major name in Hollywood.

Twisters Makes a Big Splash with $72 Million Opening Projected

Glen Powell and Daisy Edgar-Jones
Glen Powell and Daisy Edgar-Jones in Twisters (Credits: Warner Bros. Pictures)

Twisters is already making waves! After exceeding expectations with strong preview numbers, analysts are now predicting a much higher opening weekend total than initially thought.

According to Deadline, the Glen Powell starrer is set to rake in a huge $72 million in its opening weekend across 4,151 theaters. This impressive figure follows a strong first day, where the film earned $31 million (including from early screenings).

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That’s a 76% increase from the opening day of the original Twister in 1996. With such a strong start, Twisters is set up to be a major summer hit, just in time for the highly anticipated release of Deadpool & Wolverine next weekend.

If these numbers stay on track, Twisters will claim the spot as the 25th biggest opening ever for a July release. While its first-day total isn’t as high as some recent blockbusters, it clearly shows that audiences are eager to see what Twisters has in store.

Twisters is currently screening in theatres.

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