EXCLUSIVE: Get ready for an epic adventure with Disney/Lucasfilm’s Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. The highly anticipated film is already making waves, with an estimated $6 million-$7.5 million in Thursday night previews. This puts it in line with other action-packed movies that appeal to an older audience, like No Time to Die and Mission: Impossible – Fallout.
But that’s just the beginning. Dial of Destiny is expected to have a massive opening weekend, projected to gross between $60 million-$65 million at 4,500 theaters. This would make it the second-highest opening for the beloved Indiana Jones franchise, just behind 2008’s Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.
So why aren’t the weekend projections as high as the previous film? There are a couple of reasons. First, Dial of Destiny received mixed reviews after its Cannes Film Festival premiere, with a 66% rating. Additionally, the film’s audience skews older, similar to the 007 franchise. However, it’s important to note that Mission: Impossible is still going strong, with its upcoming sequel Dead Reckoning projected to have a franchise-best start of $100 million over five days.
What are people saying about Dial of Destiny on social media? According to RelishMix, the buzz is mostly positive, with fans excited for the heart-pounding action and nostalgic moments. They also express their admiration for Harrison Ford as Indy and John Williams’ iconic music. While there are some critics, they are overshadowed by the passionate fans of the franchise.
Speaking of fans, the social media universe for Dial of Destiny is impressive, with a reach of 296.4 million across platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. This is higher than the social media reach of Fallout, but lower than blockbusters like No Time to Die, Top Gun: Maverick, and Hobbs and Shaw.
As for the film itself, Dial of Destiny will be shown in 400 IMAX auditoriums, 900 PLF screens, 280 D-Box theaters, and 85 Screen X hubs. Director James Mangold, known for his work on Logan, has taken the reins from franchise architect Steven Spielberg. In this installment, Indy teams up with his goddaughter, played by Phoebe Waller-Bridge, on a quest to find a device that can turn back time. Set in 1969, Indy faces off against Nazis, including a menacing performance by Mads Mikkelsen.
Get ready for an action-packed and nostalgic journey with Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. It’s a film that will captivate audiences of all ages and remind us why Indy is one of the greatest heroes of all time.
