Glen Powellhas quickly become one of the most in-demand movie stars working in Hollywood. Though he’s been a working actor for many years, a few select projects recently have pushed him to a new level of stardom. After smaller appearances inThe Dark Knight Rises(2012),The Expendables 3(2014), andHidden Figures(2016), Powell was a clear highlight of 2022’sacclaimedTop Gun: Maverickas Hangman, and this paved the way for some exciting leading roles.
2023 was a big year for Powell. He notably appeared opposite Sydney Sweeney inAnyone But You, an R-rated romantic comedy that ended up becoming a surprise box office hit. Following that, he appeared inHit Man, Netflix’s crowd-pleasing rom-com from Richard Linklater. He now has several anticipated projects on the horizon, includingEdgar Wright’sThe Running Manremake, and these titles only became more exciting after Powell lit up the screen earlier this year with a well-received legacy sequel.
Twisters Becomes A Hit On Streaming
The Glen Powell Legacy Sequel Struck A Chord With Audiences
Twistershas become a streaming success after its theatrical release earlier this year. Directed by Lee Isaac Chung,the 2024 disaster flick serves as a legacy sequel to 1996’sTwisterstarring Bill Paxton and Helen Hunt. The film follows retired tornado-chaser Kate Carter (Daisy Edgar-Jones) as she teams up with charismatic tornado influencer Tyler (Powell) to disrupt tornado activity in Oklahoma, and the result proved popular with audiences. ThoughTwisters' reviewswere generally positive from critics, earning it a respectable 75% onRotten Tomatoes, the film earned a glowing 91% from audiences.
Twisters' 8 Easter Eggs, References, & Connections To The 1996 Original
A summer blockbuster, Twisters boasts several exciting easter eggs that reference the original 1996 movie, Twister, which is great fun for viewers.
New data fromReelgoodnow reveals thatTwistersranks as the fifth most popular title on streaming in the U.S. for the week of November 14 – 20. The film, which is streaming on Peacock, beats titles likeCross(2024–),Landman(2024–), andEmilia Pérez(2024), while falling short ofThe Day of the Jackal(2024–),My Old Ass(2024),Deadpool & Wolverine(2024), and, at number one,Yellowstone(2019–). When looking just at movies for the same time period,Twisterscomes in third. Check out Reelgood’s movies and TV show streaming chart below:
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What Twisters' Streaming Succes Means For The Movie
Will Twisters Get A Sequel?
ThoughTwistersmay have a glowing score on Rotten Tomatoes from audiences, it can’t be described as a box office smash hit.Made on an estimated budget of $155 million, the film grossed $371 million worldwide, proving very popular domestically but earning a soft $103 million from overseas territories. At that budget level, it was likely looking at a break-even point of between $310 million and $387.5 million, meaning it was a modest success at best.
A general rule of thumb is that a Hollywood movie has to earn between two and two-and-a-half times its budget to break even.
Even though the movie is once again connecting with audiences on streaming and theTwistersendingleaves the door open for more adventures,these box office results could prevent a sequel from getting made. If another movie does happen, it would likely feature a smaller budget, but this could prove challenging given the effects-heavy nature of the premise. Even if another movie doesn’t happen, audiences are evidently enjoying revisitingTwistersnow that it’s on streaming.
Twisters
Cast
A follow-up to the 1996 original film Twister, Twisters is a sequel set years after the original, said to be fast-tracked by Steven Spielberg and Mark L. Smith, with Frank Marshal as producer. Little details exist about the film, but Helen Hunt is expected to reprise her role as Jo, with the film likely to pay homage to the late Bill Paxton.
