Speaking of impossible, let’s not forget that Tom Cruise is leading “Misson: Impossible – The Final Reckoning” in late May. “Dead Reckoning” was hampered greatly by the Barbenheimer phenomenon, but Paramount won’t face such hurdles this time around. Even so, the franchise is far removed from the highs of “Fallout.” So we’re looking at a big movie but probably not the biggest.
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If one had to place money on it at this point in time, the safest bet would most likely be “Jurassic World Rebirth.” Directed by Gareth Edwards (“Rogue One,” “Godzilla) with a brand new cast led by Scarlett Johansson (“Black Widow”), this promises a new star for the “Jurassic” franchise, which has generated $6 billion globally with six movies across more than 30 years. Even the not-well-liked “Dominion” is one of fewer than 10 movies to make $1 billion or more in the pandemic era. There is simply consistent love for this series.
Granted, “Dominion” may have lost some viewers, but “Rebirth” is promising a new start. This feels like the most certain $1 billion earner worldwide of the bunch, especially if Edwards was able to right the ship critically. There are certainly dark horses too, from “Freakier Friday” to “Karate Kid: Legends,” but dinosaurs figure to once again rule the Earth.
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What seems clear is that there is a strong, varied slate on deck this summer. Every audience member has something to look forward to and, with any luck, theaters won’t just be relying on the next “Inside Out 2” to save the day. There are several likely big hits in the mix here. That’s a very good thing. That’s a win on a grander scale. So grab the popcorn, take a seat, and see how it all unfolds in the coming months.
We spoke more about this on today’s episode of the /Film Daily podcast:
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